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Washington Strikes Deal With Kalispel And Snoqualmie Tribes To Offer On-Site Sports Betting

Washington sports betting is set to expand, thanks to a new compact between the state and the Kalispel and Snoqualmie tribes.
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Two tribes in Washington state will be permitted to offer sports betting at their casino locations under new guidelines approved by the Washington State Gambling Commission, it was announced today.

Both the Kalispel and Snoqualmie tribes will be allowed to take bets on sports at retail betting locations on their tribal properties, within the parameters of an agreement made with state officials.

What The Gaming Agreement Means For Sports Bettors In Washington

This week, the Washington State Gambling Commission took steps to amend the Class III gaming compacts in relationship with both the Kalispel and Snoqualmie tribes. Under these amended rules, bettors may:

  • Bet on sports on-site in the retail locations of both tribes
  • Bet on sports at kiosks located on the property of the Kalispel and Snoqualmie tribe gaming locations
  • Perform mobile sports betting at the Kalispel location, within a Geofence area
  • No bets may be placed on events involving college teams based in the State of Washington, nor on minor league professional sports
  • Wagering is limited to those 18 years or older

Previously, the state reached similar arrangements with the Suquamish and Tulalip tribes.

About The Kalispel Tribe

The Kalispel Indian Community of the Kalispel Reservation is a federally recognized tribe located in the state of Washington. The Kalispel People are the Indigenous people of the Northwest Plateau of North America. The tribe was incorporated on a reservation in 1914. The Kalispel own and operate the Northern Quest Resort and Casino, which is located in Airway Heights, Washington.

About The Snoqualmie Tribe

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in east King and Snohomish Counties in Washington state. The Snoqualmie are Coast Salish Native American peoples who migrated to and settled within the Snoqualmie Valley. They regained recognition by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1999. They own and operate the Snoqualmie Casino, which debuted in 2008 and is located near downtown Seattle.

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Dan Holmes is a veteran writer and contributor for Gaming Today. He has written three books, including The Ballplayers: Baseball’s Greatest Players Remembered, Ranked, and Revealed, which will be released in 2024. Holmes has previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Major League Baseball.

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