Swinomish Casino & Lodge launches Washington's first legal Esports betting. Guests can now wager on top titles like Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and League of Legends. This milestone expands gaming options and attracts a new generation of players.
ANACORTES, Wash. and CHICAGO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinomish Casino & Lodge, in partnership with Rush Street Interactive, Inc. ("RSI"), a leading sports betting company which operates the BetRivers brand, today announced that its BetRivers retail sportsbook is the first in Washington state to offer legal wagering on Esports.
Guests visiting the BetRivers Sportsbook at Swinomish can now place wagers on premier Esports competitions, including globally recognized titles such as Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and League of Legends. Bets can be placed conveniently at on-site kiosks or with assistance from Swinomish's experienced sportsbook staff, who are available to guide guests through the wagering process.
This milestone further reinforces BetRivers' leadership in regulated gaming innovation while expanding the sportsbook experience for a new generation of sports and gaming enthusiasts.
"We couldn't be more pleased to be the first sportsbook in Washington state to be granted the opportunity to offer Esports betting," said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Rush Street Interactive. "Esports continues to grow rapidly in popularity, and introducing this new category of wagering allows us to engage with a broader audience to offer the premium, customer-first experience BetRivers is known for delivering."
Swinomish Director of Gaming, Stephany Tuttle added: "At Swinomish Casino & Lodge, we are committed to providing our guests with innovative and exciting gaming options. Becoming the first in Washington to offer Esports wagering is a proud moment for us and a testament to our strong partnerships with Rush Street Interactive, our Tribal Gaming Association, and the Washington State Gaming Commission. We're thrilled to bring this cutting-edge offering to our guests and continue enhancing the overall BetRivers sportsbook experience."
The launch builds on the successful partnership between the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Rush Street Interactive to bring a best-in-class retail sportsbook experience to Washington. The addition of Esports betting marks the next evolution in that collaboration, positioning Swinomish Casino & Lodge at the forefront of emerging gaming trends in the region.
Guests are encouraged to visit the BetRivers Sportsbook at Swinomish to experience Esports wagering firsthand and explore a wide range of betting opportunities across sports and gaming.
About Swinomish Casino & Lodge
The Swinomish Tribal Community is made up of Coast Salish peoples originating from the Skagit and Samish River valleys. For nearly 40 years, the tribal community has owned and operated Swinomish Casino & Lodge, along with Swinomish Golf Links, growing from a small bingo operation in 1985 to a modern gaming facility. Today, they are proud to be one of the leading employers in the Anacortes area. For more information, visit SwinomishCasinoandLodge.com.
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About Rush Street Interactive
RSI is a trusted online gaming and sports entertainment company focused on markets in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Through its brands, BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet, RSI was an early entrant in many regulated jurisdictions. It currently offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona, New York, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware, as well as in the regulated international markets of Colombia, Ontario (Canada), Mexico and Peru. RSI offers, through its proprietary online gaming platform, some of the most popular online casino games and sports betting options in the United States. Founded in 2012 by gaming industry veterans, RSI was named the 2025 EGR LatAm Awards Operator of the Year – North LatAm, the EGR North America Awards Customer Services Operator of the Year five years in a row (2020-2024), the SBC Latinoamérica Awards 2024 Casino Operator of the Year, the 2022 EGR North America Awards Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year, and the 2021 Sportsbook Operator of the Year. RSI was also the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting operator to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gaming Council. For more information, visit www.rushstreetinteractive.com.
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Jumada Schwinden, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, 1 888-288-8883, [email protected], www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com
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