Sports Betting in Washington

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. Active enforcement: a King County judge barred Kalshi from offering sports and election contracts in Washington, and Kalshi began blocking them on August 19, 2026.

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

Powered by Kalshi0% commissionSports contracts in most states

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

Tribal casino-exclusive. All bets must occur on tribal lands — 15+ casinos. Age 18+ allowed. Mobile apps work only on casino property.

Tax Information

Revenue share through tribal compacts.

College Betting Restrictions

In-state college games allowed since June 2026, but no player props on athletes at Washington schools.

Frequently asked questions