The Washington State Gambling Commission regulates and licenses all the legal gambling activities in Washington. Keep reading to learn how gambling activities are regulated in the State. If you conduct illegal gambling activities, you may face criminal charges. The Washington State Gambling Commission defines gambling as staking something valuable on the result of a contest of chance or future event that isn’t under anyone’s control with the hope of receiving something valuable in return. Gambling in Washington involves three main elements: chance, prize, and consideration. In Washington State, it is illegal to gamble unless your activity has been authorized by the State.
