Northern Quest Gears Up for Busy Super Bowl Sports Betting Weekend

Inland Northwest casino sees surge in bets as Seahawks head to Super Bowl LX

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:07pm

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As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, casinos around the Inland Northwest are also getting ready for a busy day of sports betting. Northern Quest Resort and Casino, one of the only places in the Spokane area where fans can legally wager on the game, is already seeing a spike in betting volume compared to last year.

Why it matters

This year's Super Bowl is the first time the Seahawks have played in the big game since sports betting was legalized in Washington state. Tribal casinos like Northern Quest are now able to offer sports betting, making them a popular destination for fans looking to place bets on the hometown team.

The details

Northern Quest's executive director of casino operations, Kevin Zenishek, says the casino is excited to see the Seahawks' name on their Turf Club Sports Book. He notes that overall betting volume is already the same as it was last year, with several days still left until the Super Bowl. Zenishek also says the casino has seen a variety of bets being made, with most fans betting on the Seahawks, who are currently favored by 4.5 points.

  • The Sports Book at Northern Quest will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday (February 9, 2026).
  • This year's Super Bowl LX will be the first time the Seahawks have played in the big game since sports betting was legalized in Washington state in 2021.

The players

Northern Quest Resort and Casino

A Tribal casino located in the Inland Northwest region of Washington state, one of the only places in the Spokane area where fans can legally place bets on the Super Bowl.

Kevin Zenishek

The executive director of casino operations at Northern Quest Resort and Casino.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team representing the city of Seattle, Washington, and making their first Super Bowl appearance since sports betting was legalized in the state.

New England Patriots

The NFL team representing the city of New England, and the Seahawks' opponent in Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“It's absolutely exciting. My first thought was really for that revenge, we got to get the patriots back.”

— Kevin Zenishek, Executive Director of Casino Operations

“Overall betting volume is already today the same as it was last year, and we still have several days left to go until the Super Bowl, so we anticipate an even larger volume.”

— Kevin Zenishek, Executive Director of Casino Operations

“That's what's interesting about sports wagering, is they set the line so you can really make either team competitive. I believe most folks are betting on the hometown team, the Seahawks. They're currently favored by four and a half points.”

— Kevin Zenishek, Executive Director of Casino Operations

What’s next

The Sports Book at Northern Quest will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday (February 9, 2026), allowing fans to place their bets on the big game.

The takeaway

The legalization of sports betting in Washington state has created new opportunities for Tribal casinos like Northern Quest to capitalize on major sporting events like the Super Bowl. As the Seahawks make their first Super Bowl appearance since the law change, the casino is expecting a surge in betting activity as fans look to wager on their hometown team.