As we approach IGA, TIG reflects on Alex Goldstein's article in the 2024 edition of Tribal Government Gaming. Read an excerpt below as Alex takes a fresh look at the gaming industry in Washington state. For the full market update, click here.



The Washington state tribal gaming industry presents one of the most unique landscapes across the country. On the surface, Washington is one of the fastest growing states in the country, and the expansion seen around the Seattle and Tacoma markets mirrors the expansion seen in demographics across the state.

However, the legal requirements around slot machines here, and part of the region’s dependence on international customers, make the state a one-of-a-kind—and potentially disadvantaged—gaming marketplace. In this article, we examine the current state of the dynamic tribal gaming industry in Washington and consider how a variety of elements are impacting the market…

Continue reading the article here and connect with Alex on-site at IGA next week to discuss his analysis.