The chance to bet on sporting events is a step closer to reality in Washington state after a House appropriations committee approved a bill allowing tribal casinos to accept such bets.

The committee voted 25-7 on Tuesday to send the bill to the full House for a vote before the session ends on March 13. The issue would also have to pass the Senate and be signed by Gov. Inslee.

The House bill is sponsored by state Democratic State Rep. Strom Peterson, who said that he hopes to move forward quickly.

Floor votes in both branches of the Legislature require a 60% majority to pass gambling-expansion laws.