(1) House-banked card game licensees may accept checks from players as explained in WAC 230-06-005 and must meet the following additional requirements:

(a) Licensees may only accept checks from players at the cashier's cage or poker podium; and

(b) Before cashing the check, the cage cashier must examine the player's identification to confirm the player's identity; and

(i) Initial the check; and

(ii) Date and time stamp the check; and

(iii) Verify that the player is not listed on the daily returned check report. If licensees use a check guarantee and collection service, the licensee may disregard this subsection; and

(iv) Exchange the check for currency and coin in the amount for which the check is drawn, minus any applicable fees; and

(v) Forward all player checks to the main bank cashier.

(2) Licensees must deposit all checks received into their bank account, within two banking days after receipt. Checks deposited to an armored car service within two banking days meet this requirement.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. WSR 14-11-021 (Order 699), § 230-15-580, filed 5/9/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-580, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.]

PDFWAC 230-15-580

Accepting checks at the cashier's cage.