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Washington State Gambling Commission
P.O. Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504
360-486-3440
360-486-3629 (fax)
Public Opinion Surveys
In 2011, the Washington State University Social & Economic Sciences Research Center (WSU) surveyed 532 residents by telephone to learn about gambling practices of Washington State residents, their knowledge of gambling regulation, and their opinions on a range of policy issues. WSU also conducted this survey in 2005.Public Opinion Survey Report 2012
This report makes comparisons to the 2006 survey.
Overview of 2012 Survey Results
Public Opinion Survey Report 2006
Overview of 2006 Survey Results
Below are examples of information you can read about in the reports:
- Are Games Fair and Honest? 78% of respondents said gambling was very/mostly honest and fair. About 1/4 said gambling was not very/not at all honest or fair. The percentage reporting that gambling is very/mostly honest and fair was 2% higher in 2011 than 2005.
- Problem Gambling Treatment Programs: 92% of respondents knew problem gambling treatment programs exist.
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