The bill aims to enhance the regulated sports wagering industry in Washington State by amending existing laws and introducing 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, it prohibits wagering on specific aspects of collegiate sports involving participants enrolled in Washington educational institutions, including individual performances and in-game decisions made by coaches or officials. Additionally, the bill allows for the transmission of gambling information over the internet for sports wagering, provided that wagers are placed only when customers are physically present at a tribe's gaming facility.

The legislation also addresses integrity in sports wagering by establishing penalties for individuals who attempt to influence the outcome of sporting events through threats or bribery. It introduces new definitions for terms like "in-game decision" and "officiating decision," and outlines the consequences for violations, including class C felonies and gross misdemeanors. Furthermore, the bill ensures that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is officially titled the "sports wagering integrity act."

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9.46.038, 9.46.0364, 9.46.225
Bill as passed Legislature: 9.46.038, 9.46.0364, 9.46.225, 9.46.037
Session law: 9.46.038, 9.46.0364, 9.46.225, 9.46.037