History of Gambling in WA

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Constitution prohibits all lotteries.
1933 Pari-mutuel betting on horse races authorized.

1937 Slot machines allowed for private clubs only.

1952 Washington State Supreme Court ruled the 1937 law allowing slot machines unconstitutional.

1950s 60’s Illegal gambling took place in various parts of the state, payoffs to police and government officials alleged in some jurisdictions. Known as “Tolerance Policy” period.

1971 “Tolerance Policies” end with King County Grand Jury issuing 34 indictments against 51 police officers and public officials alleging payoffsrelated to gambling.

1972 Senate Joint Resolution approved by voters, allowing gambling activitiesby a 60% vote of the Legislature or voters.


Note 1952 it says supreme court says that a law allowing slots is unconstitional.

Can some of you law gurus tell me where in the constitution it says " Slots and gambling are bad "

If a local government passes a law saying slots are ok what is the problem.

Where does it say in the CONSTITUTION "gambling is evil"