As you probably could have guessed, things have been on the rise in terms of Washington betting news, as the tribal casinos continue to see great success with the in-person betting that is taking place. However, plenty of headlines are now being made, as there's another reason for people to get excited. That's because Washington State made a big change to local sports betting rules, as people will now be able to place bets on college sports moving forward.

Previously, this was something that was banned in the state, as local officials were doing their best to prevent college athletes from receiving hate online. However, this was also viewed as a bit of a loss revenue wise due to the excitement around both football and basketball. The Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars alone provide a lot of excitement, as do the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

“This bill strengthens a model that protects consumers and respects tribal sovereignty, ensuring that any wagering happens within a framework that has worked for decades,” Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe executive director Rebecca George said via an inter . “At a time when new products are trying to blur the lines around what is and isn’t gambling, Washington is choosing clarity.”

It felt like it was only a matter of time until this sports betting law came into play, which sure has people talking. Once football season gets here, local bettors will have more than just NFL betting and the Seattle Seahawks to look forward to. From our chair, this feels like a big win for the state and it's something that people are going to be ready to take full advantage of. It will be interesting to see how much the tax revenue jumps each month because of this, but it should be strong.

Local betting in Washington is about to take off for the World Cup

It goes without saying, but local betting in Washington is about to take off for the World Cup. Luckily for soccer fans in the state, Lumen Field is going to hold some exciting game, including the USA facing off for a showdown this month. The expectation is that plenty of people are going to race to get bets in on team USA, as Mauricio Pochettino and his players are hoping to make a statement in the tournament.

Leading up to the start of the World Cup, the team suffered a bit of a setback, as a 2-1 loss to Germany was recorded in Chicago. Despite that, the group showed promise and Antonee Robinson scored a brilliant goal. What can we expect out of the U.S. moving forward? While they don't have the best World Cup betting odds, people still think they'll be able to go on a deep run in the tournament. Only time will tell if that happens or not.

Despite things being a bit up in the air there, it's safe to say that there's going to be a ton of betting intrigue, especially for people in Seattle once the games get started. The stands are for sure going to be packed, with people hoping their bets on each game end up paying off.

The Mariners' hot streak is also making an impact for Washington betting

Something else to keep in mind is that the Mariners' hot streak is also making an impact for Washington betting. This is not a surprise, as Seattle went to the ALCS last season and they were one win away from reaching the World Series for the first time in the organization's history. Unfortunately, a loss to Toronto in Game 7 of the ALCS broke hearts everywhere.

Despite that, the Mariners have been on a bit of a tear of late and the AL West team has seen its World Series betting odds fly up. So much in fact, the Mariners are now in the Top 5 in terms of team's with the best chances of going on to win it all this fall. This is of course something that fans across the state are quite excited about, as they're getting in their wagers while the odds are still juicy for them.

Soon enough, the All-Star Break will arrive too and it will have people even more excited for the second half of the season. The Mariners have never been to the Fall Classic before, but there's a ton of hope that history can be made in the coming months. This is something people all over Washington will continue to bet on, as they're hoping the Mariners are able to pull this off in brilliant fashion.