Protect Washington's Future

DON'T GAMBLE WASHINGTON AWAY?

The rapid expansion of casinos is threatening Washington's prosperity. If additional casinos are allowed to open, it will fuel problem gambling, exacerbate Washington's mental health crisis, continue to exploit low-income residents and facilitate human trafficking.

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About Protect Washington's Future

Protect Washington’s Future is dedicated to stopping the reckless expansion of gambling across Washington. Together, we can protect our communities, preserve our mental health, and prevent the societal costs of unchecked gambling. Don’t gamble away Washington’s future—join us today in protecting it.

Listen to the people of Washington

95%

of adults in Washington agree there is already enough or too much gambling available in the state.

68%

of adults in Washington say the harms of gambling outweigh the benefits in the state.

Nearly

1 in 10

adults in Washington who gamble are classified as at-risk for problem gambling.

*Data according to 2021 WA State Adult Problem Gambling Prevalence Study

Why We Oppose Further Casino Expansion

Approximately 90,000 adults in Washington are classified as potentially being problem gamblers, with BIPOC communities and those experiencing unemployment at a higher risk.
Problem gambling is closely linked to mood disorders, anxiety, depression and substance use disorders.
Increased Crime: Data shows a clear connection between increased problem gambling and higher crime rates.
Economic Impact: Those with lower education levels and experiencing unemployment are more likely to develop gambling issues, deepening economic inequality.
Gaming operations have been used to facilitate human trafficking

Sign The Petition To Protect Washington’s Future

Casino expansion in our home state of Washington is spiraling out of control. Casinos exploit low-income families, facilitate human trafficking, and contribute to the mental health crisis that plagues our communities.

Friends, families and neighbors across Washington agree that there are already enough casinos here and that the harms of casinos outweigh the benefits. That’s why I am signing this petition.

It’s time to stop the expansion of casinos in Washington and it’s time we say “No” to any new casinos built here.