WSR 26-15-103 (26-15)

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-319 (2)(b)(ii); this proposed rule change increases the prize threshold for house-banked card rooms to retain video of jackpot payouts of $3,000 or more for 30 days to $5,000.

Currently, house-banked card rooms are required to have a closed-circuit television system with fixed cameras over each gambling table to view gambling activities and areas including, but not limited to, cards, wagers, and the chip tray. These fixed cameras over each table provide an overview shot of the entire table and are not zoomed in on individual player faces, cards, wagers, and/or payouts. These fixed camera views must be retained for seven days and recordings for jackpots of $3,000 or more must be retained for at least 30 days.

Hearing Location(s): On August 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, 1025 Union Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. The meeting time and location are tentative. Visit our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov approximately seven days prior to the meeting and select "About Us." Then, select "upcoming commission meetings" to confirm the hearing date, location, start time, and agenda items.

Submit Written Comments to: Tricia Gullion, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, email tricia.gullion@wsgc.wa.gov, beginning July 22, 2026, by August 24, 2026.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Tricia Gullion, phone 360-486-3440, email askus@wsgc.wa.gov, web www.wsgc.wa.gov, by August 28, 2026.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To increase the prize threshold for house-banked card rooms to retain video of jackpot payouts of $3,000 or more for 30 days to $5,000. This change will ensure consistency with WAC 230-15-320 and will reduce confusion for Washington state gambling commission staff.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Since there are other rules in chapter 230-15 WAC that utilize a prize threshold of $5,000 as a basis for regulatory requirements, it seems prudent to align the prize thresholds within WAC 230-15-319 to make it easier for licensee compliance and regulatory consistency.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Tricia Gullion, Legislative and Rules Manager, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3473; Implementation: Jeneva Cotton, Deputy Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3440; and Enforcement: Tina Griffin, Director, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, 360-486-3440.

Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect.

The proposed rule does not impose more-than-minor costs on businesses. Following is a summary of the agency's analysis showing how costs were calculated. [No information supplied by agency.]

(1) Class F and house-banked card game licensees must label video recordings and audio recordings, as required, to identify the activities recorded.

(2) Licensees must keep:

(a) All recordings for seven gambling days, for example, Monday's gambling day recording may be recorded over on Tuesday of the following week; and

(b) Recordings documenting jackpot pay outs for at least ((thirty))30 days:

(i) For player supported jackpots, retain recordings of jackpots of ((five hundred dollars))$500 or more; and

(ii) For house-banked games, retain recordings of jackpots of ((three thousand dollars))$5,000 or more; and

(3) We may increase these retention requirements by notifying licensees.