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Expect more football than Fortnite as sports betting comes to Washington state tribal casinos

Seattle sports fans may be able to place a legal bet on Russell Wilson’s pass completion rate during the Seahawks home opener this fall, but not from their favorite Pioneer Square barstool. Instead, they will have to travel to one of the state’s 29 tribal casinos. All forms of sports — including esports and excluding in-state collegiate athletics — are eligible for bets under the law, but it will be up to the tribes to negotiate with the state over the coming months about which sports will actually be offered. Industry insiders don’t expect esports to be part of the… Read More

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Supreme Court ruling overturns sports betting ban in U.S., creates new opportunity for startups

Get ready for legalized sports betting. The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a federal ban enacted in 1992 on sports betting is unconstitutional, creating a flurry of business opportunity for companies across the sports landscape and giving fans a new regulated way to wager on games. The ruling, which overturns the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PAPSA), allows states to legalize sports betting. Until now, Nevada was the only state where one could bet on the results of an individual sporting event. “Today’s ruling makes it possible for states and sovereign tribal nations to give Americans what they… Read More

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