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Are Real Money Games Legal in Washington? (2026)

A plain-English look at playing skill-based games for real money in Washington — how it differs from gambling, and where Kokomo stands.

The short answer

Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not currently available to players in Washington. Washington is one of the US states where skill-based gaming with prizes is restricted, so it's on Kokomo's excluded list. You can still read how the format works below — and rules can change, so it's worth checking Kokomo's terms for the current list.

Paid competitions are not available to residents of, or people located in, Washington. Availability is set by Kokomo's terms and can change as state rules evolve.

How skill competition differs from gambling is the same everywhere, so it lives once on the state-by-state guide rather than being repeated on all 51 state pages. What follows is specific to Washington.

What's available in Washington right now

A snapshot of the regulated and semi-regulated real-money formats operating in Washington, from published industry trackers. This is a report of what is on offer — not legal advice, and not our reading of Washington law.

Washington opened its legal sports betting market in March 2020, and the minimum betting age there is 18+. There is no regulated online casino to go with it. By then 13 other US markets were already running, and 22 have opened since — 40 jurisdictions have one today.

Sports bettingIn person only — no statewide online sportsbook source
Legal betting market openedMarch 2020 source
Minimum betting age18+ source
Online casinoNo regulated online casino source
State lotteryYes source
Daily fantasy sportsOperators do not serve this state source
Sweepstakes casinosBlocked under existing gambling law source
Skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner)Paid play offered source
Kokomo Real Money MatchesNot available in Washington

Worth knowing about Washington

Washington treats transmitting or receiving gambling information over the internet as a class C felony under RCW 9.46.240 — the strictest online provision in the country. Sports betting is tribal-retail only, daily fantasy operators do not serve the state, and sweepstakes casinos are blocked under existing law.

Reported from RCW 9.46.240 — internet gambling.

Availability data reviewed 2026-09-21. Gaming rules change often — follow the source links for the current position.

Where Kokomo is restricted

Kokomo does not offer paid competitions in a small number of US states, including Washington. The current restricted list is: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington. If you're located in one of these states, paid play won't be available to you — and you should always rely on Kokomo's own terms for the up-to-date position.

See the full state-by-state guide for where paid play is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What real-money gaming is available in Washington?

As of 2026-09-21: sports betting — in person only — no statewide online sportsbook; online casino — no regulated online casino; state lottery — yes; daily fantasy sports — operators do not serve the state; sweepstakes casinos — blocked under existing gambling law. Washington treats transmitting or receiving gambling information over the internet as a class C felony under RCW 9.46.240 — the strictest online provision in the country. Sports betting is tribal-retail only, daily fantasy operators do not serve the state, and sweepstakes casinos are blocked under existing law.

Can I play skill games for money in Washington?

The major skill-gaming apps offer paid play in Washington. Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not available to players in Washington — it is on Kokomo's restricted-states list. Availability can change; Kokomo's terms carry the current list.

Is sports betting legal in Washington?

In person only — no statewide online sportsbook, and the market opened in March 2020 with a minimum age of 18+. Washington has no regulated online casino.

Why can't I play paid matches in Washington?

Washington is among the states where Kokomo does not offer paid competitions. Availability can change as rules evolve — check Kokomo's terms for the current list.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Gaming laws change and vary by individual circumstance — check current Washington rules and Kokomo's terms before playing. 18+. Play responsibly.

Not available in Washington yet

Paid play isn't offered in Washington. See where else you can play, or read more on how skill gaming works.

See the state-by-state guide →