HB 2205 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning the regulated sports wagering industry.

HB 2205 expands Washington's regulated sports wagering industry by allowing tribal casinos to offer sports betting under existing gaming compacts. The bill defines sports wagering to include professional, collegiate, Olympic, and esports events (excluding minor leagues and individual collegiate athletes in-state), while requiring tribal compacts to address licensing, regulation, and problem gambling. It permits internet betting only when customers are physically present at tribal facilities, and clarifies that tribal sports wagering is authorized bookmaking exempt from certain penalties. This directly affects federally recognized tribes in Washington operating under gaming compacts.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Dec 29, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a new section establishing criminal penalties for sports wagering integrity violations, such as match-fixing and insider trading. The bill's scope was also updated to include an amendment to RCW 9.46.037, which was not present in the original version. These changes strengthen the legal framework by explicitly defining and punishing actions that could compromise the fairness of sports competitions.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include amendments to RCW 9.46.037, adding specific provisions regarding integrity violations and penalties.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new section (Sec. 5 in the substitute) that criminalizes match-fixing, insider trading, and threats against sports officials, classifying violations as a class C felony.

TECHNICAL

Updated the list of amended statutes in the act title and Section 2 to include RCW 9.46.037, reflecting the addition of the new integrity provisions.

Changed the bill title from 'House Bill' to 'Substitute House Bill' and updated the reading date from January 12, 2026, to January 27, 2026.

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Committee

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Jan 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Jan 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM.

lower

Jan 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM.

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors