The state of Washington provides a number of casino and wagering possibilities. A good many Washington casinos operated by local Native tribes are cleverly placed near thruways or cities. 27 Washington casinos are run in Native lands. All of Washington’s casinos offer slot machines, roulette, black jack, craps, and electronic poker. Other table games, including (but not limited to) baccarat banque, poker in a variety of forms, off-track betting, keno, and bingo are available at a number of casinos. The wagering age changes by casino, with a few permitting gambling at eighteen, and others not until 21. A couple of other casinos operate in Washington, as well, like card rooms, or so-called mini-casinos. There are numerous horse tracks in Washington, and betting is available at all of them.

24 of Washington state’s twenty-seven tribal casinos also offer a computerized form of scratch off lotto tickets. These machines have a 5 dollar cap and function using cards bought at the casino, instead of cash. The minimum payout on these machines is legally seventy five percent, set by the state. Washington casinos are not legally obligated to report payouts on video slots.

Washington casinos vary from tiny freestanding operations to big get-a-ways with hotels, places to eat, beauty shops, and shows. A couple of the Washington casinos with get-a-ways would make a fine starting point for a longer visit, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Washington and make day trips into big urban areas for sightseeing. Las Vegas type displays and entertainment are available at some Washington casinos.

Washington’s wagering rules permit an adequate amount of allowance with regard to allowed wagering in Washington casinos, as well as for charitable gaming. Internet gaming, however, is against the law in Washington and is a class C felony. Internet horse betting is permitted in a handful of circumstances. No charge or practice money online wagering is still allowed. Washington casinos did not speak out on the new rules, certainly because they clearly stand to benefit from them.

Washington casinos can be an enjoyable diversion or day trip for Washington residents, a great way to have an evening on the town, or an interesting break on a Washington holiday. Why, one of the several Washington casino vacation destinations might even be a getaway in itself. Washington’s gambling rules permit fun, approved, wagering all over the state in any of the many fine Washington casinos, so you are sure to discover one you’ll like, it doesn’t matter if you are partial to the nickel slot machines or high-stakes poker.