Washington State Joins European Opposition To Loot Boxes, Social Gaming, Skin Betting

European regulators and the Washington State Gambling Commission have issued a statement of concern about video games that include gambling-like activities.

Washington Gambling Industry Poised For Growth Through 2020; Online Gambling Could Generate $100mm

A recent study by Spectrum projects massive growth for Washington State's land-based...

Though A Long Shot, Washington State Online Poker Bill Back On Table For 2016 Session

Washington State is the only state where online gambling is a felony,...

Online Poker Bill HB 1114 Dead In Washington State

A bill that would have brought regulated online poker to the state...

Washington State Analysis: Online Poker Regulation Pays For Itself

Analysis from the Office of Financial Management suggests that Washington State's online...

New Bill Would Legalize, Regulate Online Poker In Washington State
By Chris Grove on January 11, 2015
A grassroots push for online poker results in the filing of a bill to legalize and regulate the activity in Washington State.
Here’s One Way To Speed Up US Online Poker Regulation
By Curtis Woodard on January 5, 2015
Curtis Woodard's simple plan for jump-starting the process of regulating US online poker - in as many states as possible as soon as possible.
Attitudes Toward Online Poker Evolving in Washington State
By Curtis Woodard on October 25, 2013
Two Washington State tribes have launched free play online poker sites, signaling a loosening of attitudes from that group in the state where real-money Internet...
Attention Online Poker Players: The World Is Run By Those Who Show Up
By Curtis Woodard on October 4, 2013
Curtis Woodard argues that players must engage in the political process - now more so than ever - if they're hoping for a return of...
Washington State Bill Would Reduce Online Gambling Charges
By Chris Grove on February 12, 2013
Update 2/22: The bill has died in committee. Here’s a statement from the bill sponsor: Statement from Representative Paul Harris HB 1824, which would have...
Bovada Out of Washington State
By Chris Grove on April 11, 2012
Washington State online poker players are down another option today, as Bovada has reportedly closed their doors to residents of the state. The news was...