Tribes in Washington are committed to educating the public about the risks of illegal betting. Play it safe by better understanding the benefits of regulated gaming:
Regulated (legal) gaming operators:
- Are carefully regulated
- Pay out your winnings
- Protect your identity
- Promote/support responsible gaming
- Ensure fair play through tested and regulated software
- Support state economies and government essential services
Unregulated (illegal) operators:
- Offer no accountability to consumers and regulators
- Can rob you of your winnings
- Can steal your identity
- Lack responsible gambling safeguards
- Can lead to problem gambling
- Target vulnerable populations, including children
- Deprive state and tribal governments of essential revenue
In Washington state, online gambling is not regulated or legal.
Washington Tribes Care
Tribes in Washington are working together to protect people from unregulated online gaming. Tribes also promote responsible gaming through casino self-exclusions and ban requests, treatment programs and culturally appropriate interventions. Tribes are providing help directly and through partnerships with the state, local nonprofits and other tribal governments. More on how WIGA supports responsible gaming.
