Washington State Local Casino Guide
Washington State hosts a robust casino landscape anchored by tribal gaming properties operating under negotiated tribal-state compacts. From major destination resorts such as Muckleshoot, Tulalip, and Northern Quest to smaller regional casinos across the state, players have access to thousands of electronic gaming machines, popular table games, select poker rooms, hotel accommodations, dining, entertainment, and on‑site sportsbooks at participating locations.
Casino gambling is overseen by the Washington State Gambling Commission* in partnership with tribal regulators, with 21 set as the legal age for most casino gaming and sports wagering. While state‑regulated online casinos are not permitted, some residents turn to offshore online Washington casinos beginning at age 18.
Below, we break down the full range of casino‑related gambling options available at the state's brick‑and‑mortar properties, along with the amenities and accommodations offered at each destination.
Northwest & Puget Sound Region
Central & Eastern WA
Colville / North Central Region
Additional Casinos (Tribal & Smaller Venues)
Beyond the major resorts above, the state has many more tribal casinos (often smaller or focused on specific gaming). According to the Washington State Gambling Commission and gaming associations, there are around 29 tribal casino properties under Class III gaming compacts, and dozens more Class II or smaller facilities statewide.
Note: This list includes the majority of well-known tribal casinos; Washington also licenses card rooms and other gambling facilities that operate differently from full-service casinos with slot/house games.
Licensed Card Rooms & Poker Rooms in Washington
Commercial Card Rooms / Poker Venues
- The Last Frontier Poker Room — La Center
- Fortune Poker — Renton
- Ace’s Poker — Mountlake Terrace
- Ace's Poker Lakewood — Tacoma
- Desert Bluffs Poker Room — Kennewick
- Casino Caribbean — Kirkland (card games offered)
- Clearwater Saloon and Casino — East Wenatchee (card games)
- The Poker Room — Airway Heights (inside Northern Quest)
(Other card rooms that are not in the business database but recognized card room establishments)
- Buzz Inn Casino and Steakhouse — East Wenatchee
- Clearwater Poker Room — Wenatchee
- Club Hollywood Casino — Shoreline
- Coyote Bob’s Casino — Kennewick
- Crazy Moose Casino — Mountlake Terrace & Pasco
- Joker’s Casino — Richland
- Lancer Casino — Clarkston
- Lucky Dragonz Casino — Seattle
- Z’s Casino — Pullman
- Nob Hill Casino — Yakima
- Red Dragon Casino — Mountlake Terrace
- Roxy’s Casino — Seattle
- Silver Dollar Casino — Mill Creek, Renton, SeaTac
- Wizards Casino — Burien
- Caribbean Casino and Cardroom — Kirkland (cited above)
- New Phoenix Casino — La Center (often grouped with La Center card rooms)
“Card rooms” in the state are regulated by the Washington State Gambling Commission and generally offer table games like poker, blackjack, and other player-vs.-player games, but not slot machines, unlike tribal casinos.
House-banked card rooms (where the house operates games) and non-house-banked (player-vs-player) poker rooms are both allowed under state law.
Exact licensing and status (open/closed) can change — the state Gambling Commission publishes an official listing of licensed house-banked public card rooms.
Legal Gambling Age
In Washington State, the legal gambling age depends on the type of gaming activity. For most casino gambling at tribal casinos — including slot machines, table games, and sports betting — the minimum age is 21 years old.
This 21+ requirement also applies to house-banked card rooms and commercial card casinos that serve alcohol. However, certain forms of gambling are permitted at 18 years old, including bingo (when not held in a 21+ casino environment), the state lottery, and pari-mutuel wagering, such as horse racing.
Gaming Regulation
Casino regulation in the Evergreen State is overseen by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC), which regulates and enforces gambling laws to ensure integrity, public safety, and responsible gaming. Tribal casinos operate under federal law (the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act* – IGRA) and individual tribal-state compacts, which outline what types of games may be offered, including Class III gaming such as slot machines, table games, and on-site sports betting.
While tribal governments regulate the day-to-day operations of their casinos, the compacts require compliance standards, auditing procedures, and oversight coordination with the state. Commercial card rooms and other non-tribal gambling activities are directly licensed and regulated by the WSGC.
Popular Casino Games
Local casinos in Washington State, primarily tribal casinos, offer a wide variety of gaming options that appeal to both casual players and seasoned gamblers. While not as diverse as online casino games, the options are sufficient.
While the state does not permit traditional commercial slot machines outside of tribal properties, tribal casinos offer full casino-style gaming floors with electronic machines, live table games, and, at many locations, in-person sportsbooks. Common casino games found at local casinos include:
- Slot machines (video slots, progressive jackpots, electronic gaming machines)
- Blackjack
- Roulette
- Craps (at select larger properties)
- Baccarat
- Pai Gow Poker
- Three Card Poker
- Ultimate Texas Hold’em
- Spanish 21
- Mississippi Stud
- Live Poker (at select casinos with dedicated poker rooms)
- Sports betting (available at participating tribal casinos)
- Keno (at some locations)
- Bingo (offered at certain tribal facilities)
Game availability varies by property, with larger resort casinos typically offering the most extensive selection.
