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Universities and tribal operators clash over Senate Bill 6,137 expansion of sports wagering
Summary
A House committee heard competing views on Senate Bill 6,137, which would let tribal facilities accept online wagers while bettors are on any tribe's premises and allow some collegiate-event wagering while banning bets on an individual enrolled athlete's performance. Universities warned of risks to student-athletes; tribal operators urged regulation and consumer protections.
A House State Governmental and Tribal Affairs Committee hearing on Senate Bill 6,137 opened with staff describing two core changes: allowing tribes to accept Internet-transmitted wagers while a bettor is physically present at any tribe's gaming facility and lifting Washington's ban on wagers tied to collegiate events involving in‑state institutions while continuing to prohibit bets on the performance of an enrolled individual athlete, counsel Connor Schiff told the committee.
Representatives of Washington State University and the University of Washington urged caution. Connor…
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