The Suquamish Tribe is the latest of two Washington tribes to reach a sports betting agreement with the state gambling commission. The commission expects more tribes to follow suit.
The Washington Indian Gaming Association’s Executive Director Rebecca George said in a statement: “Today’s announcement that the Suquamish Tribe is the second tribe to reach a tentative agreement on a compact with the state to allow sports wagering at their casino is another strong indication that our carefully regulated system of tribal gaming is working.”
The commission previously reached a tentative agreement with the Tulalip tribe.
George added, “Over the last three decades, tribes have built a strong partnership with the state to build a system that creates a range of gaming opportunities for the public at a limited number of tribal casinos while protecting against the negative social consequences that would result if gambling were expanded in our neighborhoods.” George continued, “We expect more announcements soon about additional Tribe-State agreements. And we’re looking forward to offering sports wagering at tribal facilities across the state as soon as this fall.”
Before the compact amendments become effective, the U.S. Department of the Interior will need to approve, as well as the state legislature.
