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Pot of Gold licensed as manufacturing operator in Washington

Washington state license roster shows Pot of Gold among 12 new operators approved on Aug. 12, expanding the state's manufacturing base.

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Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster
August 12, 2026 · 4:04 AM ET
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Pot of Gold has been licensed as a manufacturing operator in Washington, according to the state license roster dated Aug. 12. The approval occurs amid a broader wave of new operator licenses issued the same day, with at least 11 other entities—including Pleasant Valley Farms, Green Ridge Productions, and Feel Budder—also receiving manufacturing licenses.

Washington's manufacturing segment now stands at 1,009 open operations, according to state data current as of Aug. 12. The volume of simultaneous licensing approvals suggests continued appetite for entry into the state's adult-use cannabis market, though the timing and commercial context for this particular batch remain unclear from available records.

Watch whether this cohort of new manufacturers begins production promptly and what product categories they pursue—wholesale supply dynamics and shelf competition can shift quickly as licensed capacity increases.

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