Washington Sports Betting
Retail only
Retail only at tribal casinos; no statewide mobile app.
Sports betting is partially legal in Washington: retail (in-person) wagering is allowed, but there is no statewide mobile sportsbook app. Betting is regulated by the Washington State Gambling Commission. You must be 21 or older to place a bet.
Legal Status
Retail only
Regulator
Washington State Gambling Commission
College Player Props
Restricted, Props allowed on out-of-state teams only.
Betting in Washington
Washington currently offers retail (in-person) sports betting only. There is no statewide mobile sportsbook app. Bettors must visit a licensed casino or retail location to place wagers. Check the state regulator for the current list of approved venues.
Are There Sports Betting Apps in Washington?
No. Washington has no statewide mobile sportsbook app: to place a legal cash wager you must be at a licensed venue. That gap is exactly why regulated from-home alternatives are popular here.
Legal Alternatives You Can Use From Home in Washington
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated event exchanges operate under CFTC oversight instead of a state betting license, which is why platforms like Kalshi reach many states that sportsbooks cannot. You trade yes/no contracts on game outcomes, prices move like odds, and winning contracts pay out in cash.
Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
Sweepstakes-model sportsbooks and casinos run on virtual coins under sweepstakes law, with no sportsbook license required, and let you redeem winnings for real prizes. For many people in states without betting, they are the closest legal thing to the real deal.
Daily fantasy contests are also legal in much of the country, see our DFS guide, and our promos page tracks current sign-up offers across every category. Availability varies by product and can change, so always confirm a platform is offered in Washington before creating an account.
Could Washington Add Statewide Mobile Betting?
Washington authorized sports betting only at tribal casinos and is notably strict about online gambling generally, so a statewide mobile market would require both new legislation and renegotiated compacts. No serious effort is underway.
Washington College Player Prop Rules
| College Player Props | In-State Team Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | No in-state team props | Props allowed on out-of-state teams only. |
Washington Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in Washington?
Partially. Washington permits retail (in-person) sports betting only; there is no statewide mobile app yet.
Are there sports betting apps in Washington?
No. Washington has no statewide mobile sportsbook app, legal wagers must be placed at licensed in-person locations.
Can I bet on sports from home in Washington?
Not with a sportsbook. From home, the regulated options are prediction market exchanges, sweepstakes sportsbooks, and daily fantasy contests, where available. A licensed venue is required for cash sports wagers.
Can you bet college player props in Washington?
Props allowed on out-of-state teams only.
Who regulates sports betting in Washington?
Sports wagering in Washington falls under the Washington State Gambling Commission.