In a move that looked almost impossible a month ago, legislators have passed sports betting in Washington State. Governor Jay Inslee signed the sports wagering bill into law this week and said it allows betting on a wide range of sports, including college games, professional events, overseas leagues, the Olympic games and World Cup competitions. However, due to the current Coronavirus closures of casinos in the state, it will be months before sports fans can actually place any bets on games. Additionally, the tribes have to negotiate regulatory agreements with the state, and obviously the sports leagues have to start…

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…