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Washington Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Restricted: Washington has no legal paid daily fantasy sports — it is treated as illegal gambling (games of chance).

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Washington has no legal paid daily fantasy sports — it is treated as illegal gambling (games of chance). Major operators do not serve Washington.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Washington

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoRestricted
Paid daily fantasy sports is not legal in Idaho — treated as illegal gambling since 2016 under an AG opinion. DraftKings/FanDuel exited.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonRestricted
Oregon has no legal paid daily fantasy sports — the state DOJ has treated it as unlawful gambling. Major DFS operators do not offer contests in Oregon.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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