AN ACT Relating to workers at gambling establishments participating as a player in gambling activities; adding a new section to chapter 9.46 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 9.46 RCW to read as follows:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is unlawful for a person to participate as a player in any gambling conducted by an operator of a gambling activity authorized under this chapter if the person is employed by the operator of the gambling activity and has employment-related duties that require the person to hold an individual license or permit issued by the commission in accordance with RCW 9.46.070(17).

(2) This section does not apply to a person who:

(a) Is employed by a federally recognized Indian tribe or an entity owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe that conducts class III gaming in accordance with a compact entered pursuant to RCW 9.46.360 and who participates as a player in gambling conducted by the tribe or tribal entity; or

(b) Is employed by a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization that conducts gambling activities in accordance with this chapter and who participates as a player in gambling conducted by the bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization.

(3) A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor under RCW 9A.20.021.

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