Bill > HB2205

This bill, known as the sports wagering integrity act, aims to strengthen the regulated sports betting industry in Washington by clarifying existing laws and introducing new provisions. It amends current statutes to allow sports wagering on collegiate athletic events, including those involving institutions outside of Washington, but prohibits wagering on the performance of specific individual student-athletes enrolled in Washington institutions. The bill also clarifies that sports wagering can be conducted on tribal lands through amendments to tribal gaming compacts, which are agreements between tribes and the state governing gambling activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Furthermore, it allows for the transmission of gambling information over the internet for sports wagering, but requires that wagers be placed and accepted only when a customer is physically present at a tribe's gaming facility. Importantly, the bill introduces new prohibitions against threatening sports officials, coaches, or participants with bodily injury or property damage related to sporting events, and anyone who violates this provision will be barred from placing sports wagers. These changes are intended to ensure that sports wagering remains in a highly regulated and safe environment.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2205&Year=2025&Initiative=false