Washington has tribal casinos (30+), retail sports betting at tribal casinos only, a state lottery, parimutuel racing, and card rooms. Mobile sports betting statewide is not legal; wagering is restricted to tribal property.
If the urge is hitting right now
Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling · 1-800-547-6133 · 24/7
Put a lock between you and the apps.
We haven't verified a statewide self-exclusion list for Washington, so the lock goes on the phone: delete the apps, block the sites, and use each operator's own self-exclusion tools.
How to block gambling apps →Block the phone, not just the account.
A closed account reopens in a minute. A block on the device, with the passcode held by someone else, buys you the hour you need.
Block gambling apps and sites →Talk to one person this week.
A counselor in Washington who treats gambling, a Gamblers Anonymous meeting tonight, or someone who has been where you are. All three are free to find here.
Find help in Washington →Retail sports betting at tribal casinos is legal. Tribal casinos, state lottery, card rooms, and parimutuel racing are legal. Mobile sports betting off tribal property is not legal. No commercial casinos, no iGaming. Online gambling for money is a felony.
We have not verified a statewide self-exclusion list for Washington, so the lock goes on your phone: delete the apps, block the sites, and use each operator's own self-exclusion. Then put a block on your phone so the apps and sites can't be reopened on a bad night, and talk to one person this week: a counselor who treats gambling, a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, or someone in recovery. Cope Compass lists Washington providers and meetings free, and the app gives you a two-minute check-in and people to talk to any hour.
Retail sports betting at tribal casinos is legal. Tribal casinos, state lottery, card rooms, and parimutuel racing are legal. Mobile sports betting off tribal property is not legal. No commercial casinos, no iGaming. Online gambling for money is a felony.
We have not verified a statewide self-exclusion program for Washington. Every licensed operator has to offer its own self-exclusion and limit tools inside the app, and a blocker on your phone covers the rest.
Yes. Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling runs a confidential helpline for Washington, listed on this page with its hours (24/7). If you'd rather start with a person who gets it, Cope Compass's urgent help page covers who to call or text and what to do in the next hour, free and private.
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