Department Of Services For The Blind, 670 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503, US

Founded in 1973, the Washington State Gambling Commission is the second oldest gambling regulatory agency worldwide. It is a law enforcement, licensing and regulatory agency that has the responsibility and authority to regulate gambling in Washington. The agency specializes in a variety of activities, such as conducting criminal background and on-site spot checks and in-depth record reviewing. The Washington State Gambling Commission also investigates crimes, such as theft, cheating and bookmaking that include accepting bets on sporting events and charging a fee on losing bets. In addition, it is responsible for investigating Internet gambling and animal fights, such as dog fights that involve betting. The agency is located in Lacey, Wash.