Washington have opened the door to more slot machines
State gambling regulators have opened the door to more slot machines, 24-hour casinos, high-stakes games and more. Although the deal seems certain to go through, Republicans in the Washington Legislature are voicing concerns about the largest expansion of gambling in the state’s history. By a 5-3 vote, the Washington Gambling Commission approved a series of new compacts with 27 tribes that will allow those tribes to draw more gamblers, and also to draw a lot more of their money. But the pacts also place a limit on the number of casinos and require tribes to help finance programs aimed at problem gambling and smoking-cessation programs. 
The big expansion must still be signed by Governor Christine Gregoire, but her approval is expected. After her approval, the tribes will send them to the U.S. Interior Department for approval. The entire process is expected to take about five months.