Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Monday that expanded tribal sports betting to allow wagers placed on collegiate events.
Stephen Hall #1 of the Washington State Cougars breaks up a pass intended for Denzel Boston #12 of the Washington Huskies in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Boeing Apple Cup 2024 game at Lumen Field on September 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
The Washington State Cougars won 24-19. Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Monday that expanded tribal sports betting to allow wagers placed on collegiate events. Sports betting in Washington currently allows wagers on professional athletics, Olympic events, and esports, but now also extends to collegiate athletics at tribal casinos. Notably, wagers placed on any minor league sport, such as the Tacoma Rainiers, remain prohibited. The bill also includes legal protections for participants. Anyone who makes a threat against a coach or official involved in an athletic event in Washington could face gross misdemeanor charges. “During a time when online hate and harassment are on the rise, it’s more important than ever that we protect student athletes by properly regulating sports betting on college sports in our state,” State Sen. Adrian Cortes said Monday, according to The executive director of the Washington Indian Gaming Association, Rebecca George, praised the decision and noted Washington is choosing clarity during a time when regulation has been fuzzy. “This bill strengthens a model that protects consumers and respects tribal sovereignty, ensuring that any wagering happens within a framework that has worked for decades,” George said Monday, according to. “At a time when new products are trying to blur the lines around what is and isn’t gambling, Washington is choosing clarity.”'The court will declare this tax is unconstitutional': Former WA AG Rob McKenna gears up for legal fight against millionaires' tax Harger: Ferguson signed WA's millionaire income tax. Before you celebrate or protest, ask what happened to the last decade of budget increases Two amendments were also added to the bill by State Rep. Chris Stearns , who pushed for an anti-harassment provision that strengthens protections for student-athletes, coaches, and officials, as well as a ban on prop bets involving players, coaches, and officials., prohibits prop bets on specific player performance, in-game decisions made by coaches — including player substitutions and timeouts — and officiating decisions, such as fouls and rulings. A prop bet is when a wager is made on the specific performance of a specific athlete, whether it be their points, assists, or minutes played, among countless other statistics. “Sports betting should never put athletes or officials at risk,” Stearns said via social media on March 10. “These changes help protect the integrity of the game and the people who make sports possible.” Senate Bill 6137 will go into effect 90 days after the adjournment of the session in which the bill was passed. The bill’s signing comes on the heels of a recent lawsuit filed by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown againstHarger: Ferguson signed WA’s millionaire income tax. Before you celebrate or protest, ask what happened to the last decade of budget increases ‘The court will declare this tax is unconstitutional’: Former WA AG Rob McKenna gears up for legal fight against millionaires’ tax Former WA AG Rob McKenna leads the fight against the new millionaires' tax, aiming to challenge its legality and implications.WA millionaires’ tax faces new lawsuit threat as Governor Ferguson signs bill Washington’s proposed millionaires' tax is heading toward a legal showdown after Governor Bob Ferguson signed the controversial income tax measure.Gas prices in Washington have climbed nearly $1 in the past month and are threatening to break all-time records for unleaded gasoline.WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega’s mission to feed Spokane Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."
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