Legal Gambling Age in Washington

Retail bets on sports are permitted in the state and the Washington gambling age for sports betting is 18/21 depending on the county. Sports betting has also been available in tribal casinos since 2020. Online/mobile bets on sports are not allowed.

Tribal casinos and commercial casino houses are allowed in the state. The age of access depends on the county.

Online casinos are currently prohibited.

Live card rooms, including poker rooms, are totally legit in the state. The gambling age in WA for access depends on the type of card room and county.

Online poker is not permitted.

Daily fantasy sports are illegal in Washington to the extent that the popular apps will block players trying to register an account from this state.

Legal Washington Lottery tickets can be purchased at licensed retail stores. To buy a ticket, one has to be at least 18.

Individuals who are 18 and older can play both charitable and commercial bingo games. However, online bingo is illegal.

The legal age for gambling in Washington to make real-money bets on horses in person is 18. To place bets on horses online, one has to be at least 21.

In-person betting is available on track and at licensed off track facilities. Online betting is allowed via licensed racebooks. Washington allows pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast wagering, and advance deposit wagering on horse racing.