Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 9.46 RCW
GAMBLING1973 ACT
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9.46.010Legislative declaration.
9.46.0201"Amusement game."
9.46.0205"Bingo."
9.46.0209"Bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization."
9.46.0213"Bookmaking."
9.46.0217"Commercial stimulant."
9.46.0221"Commission."
9.46.0225"Contest of chance."
9.46.0229"Fishing derby."
9.46.0233"Fund-raising event."
9.46.0237"Gambling."
9.46.0241"Gambling device."
9.46.0245"Gambling information."
9.46.0249"Gambling premises."
9.46.0253"Gambling record."
9.46.0257"Lottery."
9.46.0261"Member," "bona fide member."
9.46.0265"Player."
9.46.0269"Professional gambling."
9.46.0273"Punchboards," "pull-tabs."
9.46.0277"Raffle."
9.46.0282"Social card game."
9.46.0285"Thing of value."
9.46.0289"Whoever," "person."
9.46.0305Dice or coin contests for music, food, or beverage payment.
9.46.0311Charitable, nonprofit organizationsAuthorized gambling activities.
9.46.0315RafflesNo license required, when.
9.46.0321Bingo, raffles, amusement gamesNo license required, when.
9.46.0323Enhanced rafflesAuthority of commissionReport, recommendations.
9.46.0325Social card games, punchboards, pull-tabs authorized.
9.46.0331Amusement games authorizedMinimum rules.
9.46.0335Sports pools authorized.
9.46.0341Golfing sweepstakes authorized.
9.46.0345Bowling sweepstakes authorized.
9.46.0351Social card, dice gamesUse of premises of charitable, nonprofit organizations.
9.46.0356Promotional contests of chance authorized.
9.46.0361Turkey shoots authorized.
9.46.0364Sports wagering authorized.
9.46.0368Sports wagering over the internet authorized.
9.46.037Sports wageringProhibited activitiesPenalty.
9.46.038Sports wageringDefined.
9.46.039Greyhound racing prohibited.
9.46.040Gambling commissionMembersAppointmentVacancies, filling.
9.46.050Gambling commissionChairQuorumMeetingsCompensation and travel expensesBondRemoval.
9.46.060Gambling commissionCounselAuditsPayment for.
9.46.070Gambling commissionPowers and duties.
9.46.0701Charitable or nonprofit organizationsSharing facilities.
9.46.071Information concerning problem gamblingSelf-exclusion programFee increases.
9.46.072Pathological gambling behaviorWarning.
9.46.075Gambling commissionDenial, suspension, or revocation of license, permitOther provisions not applicable.
9.46.077Gambling commissionVacation of certain suspensions upon payment of monetary penalty.
9.46.080Gambling commissionAdministratorStaffRules and regulationsService contracts.
9.46.085Gambling commissionMembers and employeesActivities prohibited.
9.46.090Gambling commissionReports.
9.46.095Gambling commissionProceedings against, jurisdictionImmunity from liability.
9.46.100Gambling revolving fundCreatedReceiptsDisbursementsUse.
9.46.110Taxation of gambling activitiesLimitationsRestrictions on punchboards and pull-tabsLien.
9.46.113Taxation of gambling activitiesDisbursement.
9.46.116Fees on pull-tab and punchboard sales.
9.46.120Restrictions on management or operation personnelRestriction on leased premises.
9.46.130Inspection and audit of premises, paraphernalia, books, records, databases, hardware, software, or electronic data storage deviceReports for the commissionReports on suspicious activities or irregular betting activities.
9.46.140Gambling commissionInvestigationsInspectionsHearing and subpoena powerAdministrative law judges.
9.46.150InjunctionsVoiding of licenses, permits, or certificates.
9.46.153Applicants and licenseesResponsibilities and dutiesWaiver of liabilityInvestigation statement as privileged.
9.46.155Applicants and licenseesBribes to public officials, employees, agentsPenalty.
9.46.158Applicants, licensees, operatorsCommission approval for hiring certain persons.
9.46.160Conducting activity without license.
9.46.170False or misleading entries or statements, refusal to produce records.
9.46.180Causing person to violate chapter.
9.46.185Causing person to violate rule or regulation.
9.46.190Violations relating to fraud, deceit, altering or misrepresenting, betting, or gamblingPenalty.
9.46.192Cities and townsOrdinance enacting certain sections of chapterLimitationsPenalties.
9.46.193Cities and townsOrdinance adopting certain sections of chapterJurisdiction of courts.
9.46.195Obstruction of public servantPenalty.
9.46.196CheatingDefined.
9.46.1961Cheating in the first degree.
9.46.1962Cheating in the second degree.
9.46.198Working in gambling activity without license as violationPenalty.
9.46.200Action for money damages due to violationsInterestAttorneys' feesEvidence for exoneration.
9.46.210EnforcementCommission as a law enforcement agency.
9.46.212Officers designated with police powers authorized to take action to prevent physical injury to person or substantial damage to propertyImmunity from civil liabilityException.
9.46.215Ownership or interest in gambling devicePenaltyExceptions.
9.46.217Gambling recordsPenaltyExceptions.
9.46.220Professional gambling in the first degree.
9.46.221Professional gambling in the second degree.
9.46.222Professional gambling in the third degree.
9.46.225Professional gamblingPenalties not applicable to authorized activities.
9.46.228Gambling activities by persons under age eighteen prohibitedPenaltiesJurisdictionIn-house controlled purchase programs authorized.
9.46.231Gambling devices, real and personal propertySeizure and forfeiture.
9.46.235Slot machines, antiqueDefenses concerningPresumption created.
9.46.240Gambling information, transmitting or receiving.
9.46.250Gambling property or premisesCommon nuisances, abatementTermination of interests, licensesEnforcement.
9.46.260Proof of possession as evidence of knowledge of its character.
9.46.270Taxing authority, exclusive.
9.46.285Licensing and regulation authority, exclusive.
9.46.291State lottery exemption.
9.46.293Fishing derbies exempted.
9.46.295Licenses, scope of authorityException.
9.46.300Licenses and reportsPublic inspectionExceptions and requirementsCharges.
9.46.310Licenses for manufacture, sale, distribution, or supply of gambling devices.
9.46.350Civil action to collect fees, interest, penalties, or taxWrit of attachmentRecords as evidence.
9.46.360Indian tribesCompact negotiation process.
9.46.36001Tribal actionsFederal jurisdiction.
9.46.400Wildlife raffle.
9.46.410Use of public assistance electronic benefit cards prohibitedLicensee to report violationsSuspension of license.
9.46.420RCW 9.46.410 to be negotiated with Indian tribes.
9.46.901Intent1987 c 4.
9.46.902Construction1987 c 4.
9.46.903Intent1994 c 218.
NOTES:
State lottery commissionSale of tickets or sharesOther law inapplicable: RCW 67.70.210.