The bill aims to enhance the regulated sports wagering industry in Washington State by amending existing laws and creating new provisions. It clarifies the definition of "sports wagering" to include various types of sporting events, such as professional, collegiate, Olympic, and esports competitions. Notably, the bill prohibits sports wagering on the performance of individual participants in collegiate events who are enrolled in educational institutions within Washington. Additionally, it specifies that sports wagering cannot be conducted on minor league sports.

The bill also outlines the process for federally recognized Indian tribes to amend their class III gaming compacts to include sports wagering, ensuring that such activities are regulated and address issues like licensing, criminal enforcement, and responsible gambling. Furthermore, it allows for the transmission of gambling information over the internet for sports wagering, provided that wagers are placed in person at the tribe's gaming facility. The act includes a severability clause to maintain its validity even if certain provisions are deemed invalid and is officially titled the "sports wagering integrity act."

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9.46.038, 9.46.0364, 9.46.225