Legislation that would regulate sports betting in Washington State is still alive for 2020. The bill would allow sports betting only at Tribal Gaming casinos and has passed from a Senate committee, moving now to the full Senate for a vote.

The Seattle Times reports the committee sent the bill to the full Senate despite objections that it grants a tax-free monopoly to the state’s Indian tribes while hurting smaller commercial card-room casinos. The vote by the Senate is the last major barrier before sending the legislation to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.

The bill would allow betting on professional and college sports, but not on college teams based in Washington state. Bets must be placed at Indian casinos.

You can read more about the efforts to legalize sports wagers in Washington State at the Yakima Herald.