Commission renews eBet (EBIT) ADW license with condition: staff must approve any new wagering URLs
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Summary
The commission renewed eBet Technologies' annual ADW license for March 16, 2026–March 15, 2027, but required the company to notify Executive Secretary Amanda Benton and obtain staff approval before any new websites or URLs accept wagers in Washington.
The Washington Horse Racing Commission approved a conditional renewal of eBet Technologies' (EBIT/BetMakers Technology Group) advanced‑deposit wagering license for March 16, 2026–March 15, 2027, and placed a staff‑approval requirement on any future wagering URLs.
Executive Secretary Amanda Benton told the commission EBIT's total wagers for calendar year 2025 were $77,906.40 and the source market fee was $6,234.10, representing a 73.8% decline from 2024; the report showed an average daily Washington deposit balance of $7.93 for 2025.
Staff also told commissioners that several affiliate sites that previously carried EBIT products (including a site transcribed as “1 2 3 wagering”) had left the platform, and that the commission needed clarification on where those customer accounts migrated and whether Washington customers continued to be served. William Pascrell, introduced on the record as an EBIT representative, said the affiliate had moved to another provider and that eBet would try to gather migration details but might be limited because the affiliate is no longer its client.
Phil (identified on the record as representing Emerald Downs) told the commission he believed the 1‑2‑3 accounts had migrated to the MyWinners platform and were taking wagers from Washington residents; he said Emerald Downs had not been notified of the change and that eBet’s February handle showed $0 after the affiliate loss. Pascrell said eBet was actively working to add affiliates back into the Washington market.
To address the uncertainty about affiliate URLs, the commission approved the renewal with the condition that eBet notify Executive Secretary Amanda Benton and receive staff approval before any new URLs begin accepting wagers in Washington; commissioners said staff should report back at the next meeting on any newly approved sites. The motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: eBet's steep decline in handle and the migration or loss of affiliate sites affect the state’s wagering volumes and the commission’s operating revenue; the URL pre‑approval condition is aimed at preserving track and consumer notice and ensuring oversight of where Washington customers may place wagers.