WSR 23-18-019

PERMANENT RULES

GAMBLING COMMISSION

[Filed August 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m., effective September 25, 2023]

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

Purpose: The amended rule would increase the maximum wagering limit for house-banked card games from $300 to $400 for a single wager.

Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 230-15-140 Wagering limits for house-banked card games.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 9.46.070.

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 23-09-065 on April 19, 2023.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Date Adopted: August 25, 2023.

Lisa C. McLean

Legislative and Policy Manager

OTS-4274.1

OPTION C

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 21-11-057, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21)

WAC 230-15-140Wagering limits for house-banked card games.

(1) A single wager must not exceed ((three hundred dollars))$400.

(2) A player may make a single wager for each decision before the dealer deals or reveals additional cards. Wagers must be placed on the table layout on an approved betting spot, except for:

(a) In Blackjack games, players may place an additional wager next to their original wager when doubling down or splitting pairs; or

(b) Tip wagers made on behalf of a dealer; or