Casinos in Washington

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Washington Casino Map - List of Gambling Locations

Take a look at the map below showing the different Washington casinos. There are 51 in total, including Indian casinos and cruise ship casinos. With so many Washington casinos to choose from, you should easily find at least one that’s just right for you.

Washington Casino Map

The Best Casinos in Washington

Washington Best Casinos
Muckleshoot Casino
5.0 /5
Muckleshoot Casino muckleshootcasino.com 2402 Auburn Way S, 98002, United States 3125
  • Gift Shop
  • Live concerts
  • Meeting space
More About The Casino
Ilani Casino Resort
5.0 /5
Ilani Casino Resort ilaniresort Facebook 1 Cowlitz Way, 98642, United States 2500
  • Dining
  • Live concerts
  • Shopping
More About The Casino
Tulalip Resort Casino
5.0 /5
Tulalip Resort Casino www.tulalipresortcasino.com 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, 98271, United States 2400
  • Live concerts
  • Meeting space
  • Swimming pool
More About The Casino

The Biggest Casinos in Washington

Washington Biggest Casino

Are There Indian Casinos in Washington?

Yes, there are many Indian casinos – also sometimes called Native American casinos or tribal casinos – in Washington state. They were legalized in 1988 by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Tribal casinos in Washington offer everything a gambler could want, including the full range of casino games. You can see three of the best tribal casinos in Washington below.

Washington Indian Casino
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Racinos

As the name suggests, a racino is a combination of a racetrack and a casino, and they’re designed to give visitors an all-round gambling experience. You won’t find any racinos in Washington state. You will find off-track betting facilities at some Washington casinos though, including the Muckleshoot.

Are There Cruise Ship or Riverboat Casinos in Washington?

There are no riverboat casinos found in Washington, however you will be able to find a number of cruise ship casinos. These cruise ships sail out of Washington’s jurisdiction in order to offer legal gambling to passengers. Cruise ships will also often offer a number of other amenities too, such as a restaurant and bar. It’s no wonder cruise ship casinos are so popular in Washington state!

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Holland America Line - Amsterdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Eurodam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Koningsdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats Seattle
Holland America Line - Maasdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Nieuw Amsterdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Noordam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Oosterdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Rotterdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Volendam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Holland America Line - Zuiderdam 450 3rd Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Windstar Cruises – Star Breeze 2101 4th Ave #210, Seattle, 98121 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Windstar Cruises – Star Legend 2101 4th Ave #210, Seattle, 98121 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Windstar Cruises – Star Pride 2101 4th Ave #210, Seattle, 98121 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Windstar Cruises – Wind Spirit 2101 4th Ave #210, Seattle, 98121 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Windstar Cruises – Wind Star 2101 4th Ave #210, Seattle, 98121 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Windstar Cruises – Wind Surf 2101 4th Ave #210, Seattle, 98121 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Tulalip Resort Casino 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Seattle, 98271 Indian Casino
7 Cedars Casino 270756 US-101, Sequim, 98382 Indian Casino
Angel of the Winds Casino Resort 3438 Stoluckquamish Ln, Arlington, 98223 Indian Casino Seattle
Elwha River Casino 631 Stratton Rd, Port Angeles, 98363 Indian Casino
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel 5700 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, 98424 Indian Casino
Emerald Queen Casino 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, 98404 Indian Casino
Ilani Casino Resort 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, 98642 Indian Casino
Iron Horse Casino 333 15th St NE, Auburn, 98002 Commercial
Muckleshoot Casino 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, 98002 Indian Casino
Last Chance Casino and Bingo 5318 Chief Brown Ln, Darrington, 98241 Indian Casino
Legends Casino 580 Fort Rd, Toppenish, 98948 Indian Casino
Little Creek 91 WA-108, Shelton, 98584 Indian Casino
Lucky Dog 19330 US-101, Skokomish, 98584 Indian Casino
Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, 98579 Indian Casino
Mill Bay Casino 455 Wapato Lake Rd, Manson, 98831 Indian Casino
Nooksack Northwood Casino 9750 Northwood Rd, Lynden, 98264 Indian Casino
Quinault Beach Resort and Casino 78 WA-115, Ocean Shores, 98569 Indian Casino
Red Wind Casino 12819 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, 98513 Indian Casino
Shoalwater Bay Casino 4112 WA-105, Tokeland, 98590 Indian Casino
Silver Reef Casino Resort 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, 98248 Indian Casino
Snoqualmie Casino 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, 98065 Indian Casino
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, 98392 Indian Casino
Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Dr, Anacortes, 98221 Indian Casino
The Point Casino and Hotel 7989 NE Salish Ln, Kingston, 98346 Indian Casino
Skagit Casino Resort 5984 Darrk Ln, Bow, 98232 Indian Casino
Tulalip Bingo & Slots 2911 Quil Ceda Blvd, Marysville, 98271 Indian Casino
Paul Gauguin Cruises 11100 Main Street, Suite 300, Bellevue, 98004-6486 Cruise Ships/Riverboats
Quil Ceda Creek Casino 6410 33rd Ave NE, Tulalip, 98271 Indian Casino
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Northern Quest Resort and Casino 100 N Hayford Rd, Spokane, 99001 Indian Casino
Spokane Tribe Casino 14300 US-2, Spokane, 99001 Indian Casino
12 Tribes Resort Casino 28968 US Highway 97, Omak, 98841 Indian Casino
Chewelah Casino 2555 Smith Rd, Chewelah, 99109 Indian Casino
Coulee Dam Casino 515 Birch St, Coulee Dam, 99116 Indian Casino Spokane
Kalispel Casino 420 Qlispe, River Rd, Cusick, 99119 Indian Casino
Two Rivers Resort Casino 6828 WA-25, Davenport, 99122 Indian Casino
 

Expected New Casinos

At the moment, there are no expected new casinos in Washington state, meaning that there won’t be any new Washington gambling cities anytime soon. We’ll be sure to add any new Washington casinos to this page if and when they open.

Gambling in Washington

Take a look at the facts and figures below to learn more about gambling in Washington state. You’ll be able to see the minimum age for gambling in the state, what games are offered by Washington casinos, and much more.

Washington Gambling Topics Gambling Facts for Washington
Number of Casinos 51
Casino Types Commercial , Cruise Ship/Riverboat, Indian
Casino Games Offered Slots, Casino Poker, Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Blackjack, Dice Games, Lottery Games, Other Games, Sports Betting,
Age 21+ Casino, 18+ Lottery, Casino(varies),
Smoking Yes/No*, *Smoking inside is prohibited but there are external smoking areas in each Washington casino
Drinking Yes/No*, *Drinking while playing is allowed, but no free alcoholic drinks are served
Opening Hours
24/7 , Some casinos are closed on Easter and Christmas. Check the brands pages for more info
Betting Limit No legal limits
Taxation of Winnings Yes/No, for additional details click here

Casino Games in Washington

You’ll find a massive range of games offered at the casinos in Washington state, including poker, blackjack and slots. It is also possible to bet on horses at casinos with off-track betting. Sports betting is legal at tribal casinos, however no Washington casinos have started offering sports betting to visitors yet, as it was only recently legalized.

Slot
  • Colossal Wizards
  • Li’l Red
  • Spartacus Gladiator of Rome
  • Forbidden Dragons
  • Queen of the Wild II
  • Lazer Lock Ice Sapphire
  • Popular slot providers include IGT and WMS
  • Types: Traditional Reel, Video Reel, Video Poker Free Slot Tournaments
Casino Poker
  • Let it Ride
  • Flop Poker
  • Limit Holdem
  • No Limit Holdem
Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments
  • Crazy 4 Poke
  • Fortune Pai Gow
  • Sharp Shooter
  • Razz
  • Limit Holdem
  • NL Holdem
  • Poker can also be played in various card rooms in the state
Roulette
  • American Roulette
  • European Roulette
Blackjack
  • Any 2 Card Blackjack
  • Spanish 21
  • Hand-Held Deck
  • Shoe Game
  • Single Deck
  • Double Deck
  • Side bets are regularly available
Dice Games
  • Craps
  • Sic Bo
  • Hazard
  • Chuck-A-Luck
Lottery Games
  • Keno
  • 75 Ball Bingo
  • 90 Ball Bingo
  • Daily Lotto Draws
  • Mini Lottos
  • Scratchers
Other Games
  • Electronic Craps
  • Electronic Blackjack
  • Electronic Roulette
  • Electronic 3-Card Poker
Sports Betting
  • Horse racing betting
  • Dog racing betting
  • Sports betting in tribal casinos has been legalized, however no casinos yet offer it

Gambling Legal Situation in Washington

When was casino gambling legalized in Washington?
Casino gambling in Washington state was made possible by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, which made it legal for tribes to open casinos on reservations.
Online gambling
It is not legal to gamble online in any form in Washington state.
What is the legal gambling age in Washington?
The legal gambling age in Washington is 18, however some casinos will only allow those aged 21 and over to gamble.
Can you smoke in Washington casinos?
It is possible to smoke in many tribal casinos in the state. The decision on whether to allow smoking is down to the owners of the casino.
Horse racing / Off-Track betting
It is legal to bet on horse racing in Washington and off-track betting can be found.
Dog racing / Off-Track betting
It is not legal to bet on dog racing in the state.
Washington charitable gaming
Certain types of charitable gambling, such as bingo and raffles, are permitted in Washington state.
Other legal restrictions
Sports betting is now legal in tribal casinos, however as yet no tribal casino has begun offering it.

Taxation of Winnings

Washington state does not have a state income tax, therefore you won’t pay any tax to the state when winning money in a Washington casino. You will still have to pay federal income tax though, which is 24% of money won over a game’s threshold. For slots, this is $1,200. You will also have to pay federal tax on any prizes won that are worth 300x your initial bet or more.

Prize ($) All prizes (any prize) Washington Gross Income Tax (%)0

Washington Gambling Laws

Indian casinos were legalized in 1988 by the Supreme Court, however various other forms of gambling still remain illegal under Washington State's gambling laws. The overriding rule when it comes to gambling in Washington is this: gambling in Washington is illegal unless the activity has been specifically authorized by the state. A couple of gambling types that have been legalized are the lottery and sports betting at Indian casinos.

History

As with most states in the country, gambling in Washington has a long history. You can find out about some of the most important milestones for gambling in Washington when you read below.

Washington history image
history-washington-img2.jpg The first casino opened in Washington state in 1992.
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  • 1933 Legislation is passed that allows horse racing betting in the state.

  • 1971 Bingo and raffles are legalized by legislation.

  • 1972 Voters in the state approve SJR 5, which leads to gambling prohibition being repealed.

  • 1973 The Gambling Act creates the Washington State Gambling Commission, plus authorizes various forms of charitable gambling.

  • 1982 The state lottery is created due to budget pressures.

  • 1987 Off-track betting on horse racing is legalized.

  • 1988 The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act authorizes tribal casinos.

  • 1992 The state’s first tribal casinos are opened by the Tulalip Tribe and the Lummi Tribe.

  • 1997 Non-tribal card rooms are legalized by lawmakers.

  • 2006 Internet gambling is specifically prohibited by the Legislature.

  • 2020 Sports betting at tribal casinos is legalized. Mobile betting is also authorized, however only when a player is within the tribal casino.

Upcoming Changes in the Gambling Regulation

There are no upcoming changes planned for gambling regulation in Washington. While other states are considering the idea of legalizing various online gambling options, there have not been any real moves to legalize online betting in Washington state.

Washington Casino Resorts and Trips

There are many casino resorts in Washington state. They differ from standard casinos, as resorts don’t just offer gambling – they also offer many other fun and exciting options, such as spas, swimming pools and live entertainment. What’s more, most also offer hotels. For many, the best way to get to a casino resort is by taking a tour. You can find details on the best Washington casino resorts below, as well as information on the best casino tours. Or, if you want to travel out of state, you can also have a look at some of the best casinos that the US has to offer.

Casino Resorts

Casino resorts offer huge amounts of fun and entertainment. Not only do they have loads of gambling options, but they can also have many other features too, such as spas, live entertainment and hotels. Take a look below to see three of the best Washington casino resorts.

Tulalip (Tulalip)
Number of Rooms393
Price Range ($)149-389
Special Packages"Birthday and Anniversary Months"
Additional ServicesPool Live shows Gift shop
Northern Quest
Number of Rooms300
Price Range ($)179-539
Special Packages"Unpack and Relax package"
Additional ServicesFitness RV park Live concerts
Silver Reef
Number of Rooms210
Price Range ($)129-299
Special Packages"Reef Rewards program give perks to members"
Additional ServicesFitness Spa Live shows

Casino Trips

Taking a trip with a company can be a fantastic way to get to and experience a casino. Casino trips leave from many towns and cities and go to some of the best casinos in Washington. What’s more, some companies offering trips give rewards for booking with them, such as casino tokens.

Freedom Tours NW  Visit Website
  • 7 Cedars, Elwha River
  • Overnight trips offered
Tulalip Luxeline  Visit Website
  • Tulalip (Tulalip)
  • $10 free play
  • $15 dining voucher

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ban myself from casinos in Washington?

Currently, you will have to speak directly to a casino. There is a self-exclusion program currently being worked on by the Washington State Gambling Commission though.

What is the payout rate for Indian casinos in Washington?

There is no exact number available, however it is generally the case that tribal casinos pay back around 95% to 96% of all money wagered.

When does new casino open in Washington?

There are not currently any plans for a new casino in Washington. The latest new casino to open was the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, which opened in June 2020.

Which tribes own casinos in Washington?

Various tribes own Washington casinos, including the Tulalip Tribes, Lummi Nation, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Which Washington casino has the best payout?

There’s no data readily available to determine which casino has the best payout rate, however all will offer a fair gaming experience to those visiting.

About Washington

State Image
Capital Olympia 
Largest Cities Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma 
Size 71297.95 sq mi 
Population 7,614,893 (2019) 
Time Zone Pacific: UTC -8/-7 
Abbreviation WA, Wa.