Are Skill-Game Apps Legal in Washington?
This page covers skill-game apps you play on your phone in Washington. Skill machines in Washington bars, gas stations and convenience stores are a separate question this page doesn't cover.
Yes, cash play is on in Washington. Skillz, operated by Firy Inc. (NYSE: FIRY), runs our cash matches and has not switched it off there. 11 of our 12 games offer cash matches in Washington; Carrom has none anywhere yet. All 2 of Washington's neighbors have cash play at the Skillz level too. Washington has no state income tax.
That status is Skillz's platform decision for Washington, not a court ruling, and states use different skill-versus-chance tests.
Which Atay games offer cash play in Washington
| Game | Cash play in Washington | US App Store listing, checked Sep 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Solitaire Real Cash | Available | Lists 7 states, not Washington |
| Gin Rummy Cash | Available | Lists 7 states, not Washington |
| Ball Pool Cash | Available | Lists 11 states, not Washington |
| Sugar Cash | Available | Lists 5 states, not Washington |
| Word Money | Available | Lists 5 states, not Washington |
| Bingo Prizes | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Washington |
| Block Puzzle | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Washington |
| Bubble Prizes | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Washington |
| Crossword Cash | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Washington |
| Pachinko Cash | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Washington |
| Word Search Cash | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Washington |
| Carrom | Free play only | Cash not yet enabled (open beta) |
Play in Washington
Every game plays free first, so Washington players can learn one before any entry fee.
Browse the gamesHow prizes are taxed in Washington
Washington is one of nine states with no state income tax, with Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming. Washington doesn't tax prizes won there, though a home state elsewhere may tax its residents. Federally, prizes are taxable income for Washington players with or without a tax form; see 1099s and Skillz winnings under $2,000.
Cash play in states bordering Washington
Every state bordering Washington has cash play at the Skillz level.
Elsewhere in the Pacific region (US Census division):
Questions about skill-game apps in Washington
Can I play Atay games for cash in Washington?
Yes, 11 of our 12 games offer cash matches in Washington. Carrom has no cash play yet.
Does it matter where in Washington I am?
No. Skillz sets eligibility by state from your phone's location, so Seattle and Olympia get the same answer.
Do I need to do anything when I drive from Washington into Idaho?
No. Idaho also has cash play at the Skillz level, and the app checks your location when you play.
Does Washington tax prizes from skill-game apps?
No. Washington has no state income tax. Federal tax still applies to the prizes, whether or not a tax form arrives.
Washington status per the Skillz help center (eligibility, cash-disabled areas, skill-game legality) and US App Store listings. General information, not legal advice; Skillz can change cash availability.