Weirdly enough, that’s exactly the case here. If you’ve read some of our other state reviews, you know that it is common for us to say that while a state is not friendly to online casinos, they don’t have laws criminalizing individuals for playing at such sites. There are many states that have taken a hostile approach to Internet gambling, but few of them can hold a candle to the way Washington has chosen to handle the issue. The fact of the matter, though, is just that: Washington is strict. Let’s preface what you’re about to read by saying that even though Washington is strict when it comes to online gambling, it is very possible to do it safely. Online Gambling in Washington – An Overview