Sports Betting in Washington

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Washington, but 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 1 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchange remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

Not available. Washington currently allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet available.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

Tribal casino-exclusive. All bets must occur on tribal lands — 15+ casinos. Age 18+ allowed. No mobile betting outside tribal property.

Tax Information

Operator tax rateTribal compact

Revenue share through tribal compacts.

College Betting Restrictions

Varies by tribal casino.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online sports betting legal in Washington?

Washington allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet authorized. Tribal casino-exclusive. All bets must occur on tribal lands — 15+ casinos. Age 18+ allowed. No mobile betting outside tribal property.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Washington?

Revenue share through tribal compacts.

Can I bet on college sports in Washington?

Varies by tribal casino.

Can I use Kalshi in Washington?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Washington residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Washington?

Washington State has restricted sweepstakes-model sports prediction platforms.

What online betting options are available in Washington?

Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not authorized in Washington, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Crypto.com Event Contracts) and peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges (Novig). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.

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