| WAC Sections | ||
OPERATING CARD GAMES | ||
| 230-15-001 | "Public card room" defined. | |
| 230-15-005 | Requirements for public card games. | |
| 230-15-010 | "Social card games" defined. | |
| 230-15-015 | "Charitable and nonprofit social card room" and "guest" defined. | |
| 230-15-020 | Approving area of premises for card games. | |
| 230-15-025 | Hours of play. | |
| 230-15-030 | Authorized nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-035 | Authorizing new games or changing game rules. | |
| 230-15-040 | Requirements for authorized house-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-045 | Withdrawing card game authorization. | |
| 230-15-050 | Minimum cash on hand requirements. | |
| 230-15-055 | Limit on number of players at each table. | |
| 230-15-060 | Posting rules for play. | |
| 230-15-065 | Enforcement of card game rules of play. | |
| 230-15-070 | Fee restrictions for nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-075 | Card game fees for nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-080 | Authorized fees and authorized methods of collection. | |
| 230-15-085 | Requirements for authorized methods of collecting fees. | |
| 230-15-090 | Requirements for drop boxes. | |
| 230-15-100 | Providing cards and chips in card games. | |
| 230-15-110 | Standards for chips. | |
| 230-15-111 | Destruction and disposal of gambling chips. | |
| 230-15-115 | Standards for cards. | |
| 230-15-116 | Electronic facsimiles of cards allowed. | |
| 230-15-120 | Fees for decks of cards. | |
| 230-15-125 | Cutting cards in player-dealt games. | |
| 230-15-126 | Cutting cards in center dealer-dealt games. | |
| 230-15-130 | Rotating the deal in player-dealt games. | |
| 230-15-135 | Wagering limits for nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-140 | Wagering limits for house-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-141 | Additional merchandise or cash prizes for card games. | |
| 230-15-145 | Making wagers with chips or coin. | |
| 230-15-150 | Selling and redeeming chips. | |
| 230-15-151 | Accepting checks in exchange for chips at nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-155 | NSF checks. | |
| 230-15-158 | Ensuring card room employees meet license requirements. | |
| 230-15-160 | Providing dealers. | |
| 230-15-165 | Defining "floor supervisor." | |
| 230-15-170 | Photos of card room employees required. | |
| 230-15-180 | Playing for or assisting others prohibited. | |
| 230-15-185 | Preventing cheating in card games. | |
GENERAL RECORDS AND RECORDKEEPING FOR CARD GAMES | ||
| 230-15-190 | Preparing card game records. | |
| 230-15-195 | Keeping and making daily records available. | |
CARD TOURNAMENTS | ||
| 230-15-210 | Entry fees and buy-ins for card tournaments. | |
| 230-15-215 | Getting card tournaments approved. | |
| 230-15-220 | Restricting length of card tournaments. | |
| 230-15-225 | Tournament rules and prizes. | |
| 230-15-230 | Offering discounted tournament fees as customer appreciation. | |
| 230-15-235 | Exclusive tournament entry as customer appreciation. | |
| 230-15-240 | Value of tournament chips. | |
| 230-15-245 | Reporting entry fees as gambling receipts. | |
| 230-15-250 | Recordkeeping for card tournaments. | |
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT CARD GAMES | ||
| 230-15-255 | Posting rules for unlicensed card and dice games. | |
| 230-15-260 | Allowing guests to play social card games. | |
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS F AND HOUSE-BANKED CARD GAME LICENSEES | ||
| 230-15-265 | Closed circuit television system surveillance requirements. | |
| 230-15-267 | Remote access of closed circuit television surveillance systems. | |
| 230-15-270 | Surveillance when operating both Class F and house-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-275 | Surveillance requirements for Class F card games. | |
| 230-15-280 | Surveillance requirements for house-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-285 | Camera and monitor requirements for closed circuit television systems. | |
| 230-15-290 | Analog video recording equipment requirements. | |
| 230-15-295 | Digital video recording equipment requirements. | |
| 230-15-300 | Using multiplex and quad recording devices in required surveillance. | |
| 230-15-305 | Reporting illegal or suspicious activities. | |
| 230-15-310 | Resolving disputes using video recordings. | |
| 230-15-319 | Retaining video recordings. | |
| 230-15-320 | Surveillance room requirements for house-banked card game licensees. | |
| 230-15-325 | Surveillance room sign-in log. | |
| 230-15-330 | Keeping a surveillance activities log. | |
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CLASS F CARD GAMES | ||
| 230-15-335 | Internal controls. | |
| 230-15-340 | Minimum number of licensed employees required. | |
| 230-15-345 | Numbering tables. | |
| 230-15-350 | Transporting drop boxes. | |
| 230-15-353 | Using match play coupons in nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-355 | Counting procedures for fees. | |
PLAYER-SUPPORTED JACKPOTS | ||
| 230-15-360 | Defining "player-supported jackpot." | |
| 230-15-365 | Getting approval for player-supported jackpots. | |
| 230-15-370 | Naming a prize fund custodian for a player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-375 | Posting rules for a player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-380 | Seeding a player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-385 | Collecting funds for a player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-390 | Collecting an administrative fee on the player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-395 | House dealer required for a player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-400 | Accounting for player-supported jackpot funds. | |
| 230-15-405 | Paying out prizes on a player-supported jackpot. | |
| 230-15-410 | Owners, prize fund custodians, and card room employees participating in player-supported jackpots. | |
| 230-15-415 | Removing a player-supported jackpot from play. | |
| 230-15-420 | Resolving disputes over player-supported jackpots. | |
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR HOUSE-BANKED CARD GAMES Internal Controls for House-Banked Card Games | ||
| 230-15-425 | Internal controls. | |
| 230-15-430 | Internal control requirements. | |
| 230-15-435 | Defining "incompatible functions." | |
| 230-15-440 | Modifying internal controls and changing card games offered. | |
| 230-15-445 | Defining "gambling operations department manager." | |
| 230-15-450 | Defining "shift manager." | |
Operating House-Banked Card Games | ||
| 230-15-453 | Using match play or similar coupons in gambling promotions. | |
| 230-15-455 | Keeping funds to pay prizes. | |
| 230-15-460 | Supervision requirements for house-banked card rooms. | |
| 230-15-465 | Dealing all house-banked card games from a dealing shoe. | |
| 230-15-470 | Numbering gambling tables. | |
| 230-15-475 | Tips from players and patrons to card room employees. | |
| 230-15-480 | Commissions on winning hands. | |
| 230-15-490 | Aggregate payout limits for odds-based prizes. | |
| 230-15-491 | Limiting payouts to dealers for tip or "toke" wagers for odds-based payouts. | |
| 230-15-495 | Opening tables. | |
| 230-15-500 | Accounting for table inventory. | |
| 230-15-505 | Selling gambling chips to players. | |
| 230-15-506 | Using debit cards to purchase chips on house-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-507 | Debit card reading devices used on house-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-510 | Transferring chips and coin to the gambling tables. | |
| 230-15-515 | Requirements for request for fill/credit slips. | |
| 230-15-520 | Requirements for fill/credit slips. | |
| 230-15-525 | Completing the fill process. | |
| 230-15-530 | Completing the credit process. | |
| 230-15-535 | Closing tables. | |
| 230-15-540 | Notifying the commission of card game interruptions. | |
| 230-15-545 | Interruption of card games for more than seven days. | |
Cashier's Cages in House-Banked Card Rooms | ||
| 230-15-550 | Closely controlling money. | |
| 230-15-553 | Defining "cash equivalent." | |
| 230-15-555 | Cashier's cage design and structure. | |
| 230-15-560 | Operating the cashier's cage. | |
| 230-15-565 | Access and entrance to cashier's cage. | |
| 230-15-575 | Separate imprest bank allowed for nonhouse-banked card games. | |
| 230-15-580 | Accepting checks at the cashier's cage. | |
Drop Boxes in House-Banked Card Rooms | ||
| 230-15-585 | Using drop boxes. | |
| 230-15-590 | Transporting drop boxes. | |
| 230-15-595 | Storing drop boxes not attached to tables in the count room. | |
| 230-15-600 | Storing drop boxes on closed gambling tables. | |
Count Requirements in House-Banked Card Rooms | ||
| 230-15-605 | Requirements for count rooms. | |
| 230-15-610 | Preparing to conduct a count. | |
| 230-15-615 | Conducting the count. | |
| 230-15-620 | Concluding the count. | |
| 230-15-625 | Accounting department review of the count. | |
Securing House-Banked Card Room Keys | ||
| 230-15-630 | Controlling keys and restricting access. | |
Jackpot Prizes for House-Banked Card Games | ||
| 230-15-671 | Jackpot prizes. | |
| 230-15-673 | Paying out house jackpot prizes. | |
| 230-15-674 | Keeping funds to pay house jackpot prizes. | |
| 230-15-680 | Operating progressive jackpot prizes. | |
| 230-15-685 | Restrictions on progressive jackpots. | |
| 230-15-690 | Paying out progressive jackpot prizes. | |
| 230-15-695 | Adjusting progressive jackpot amounts. | |
| 230-15-700 | Merchandise prizes for progressive jackpots. | |
| 230-15-710 | Permanently removing a progressive jackpot game from play. | |
| 230-15-715 | Tax authorities seizing all, or a portion, of a progressive jackpot. | |
| 230-15-720 | Deposit and reconciliation requirements for progressive jackpot prizes. | |
Records and Recordkeeping for House-Banked Card Games | ||
| 230-15-725 | Keeping all card game records. | |
| 230-15-730 | Keeping an accounting system. | |
| 230-15-735 | Keeping employee licensing records. | |
| 230-15-740 | Preparing required financial statements. | |
| 230-15-745 | Signature cards. | |
| 230-15-750 | Signature requirements for documents, records, and forms. | |
TICKET IN TICKET OUT (TITO) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IN HOUSE-BANKED CARD ROOMS | ||
| 230-15-755 | "Ticket in ticket out (TITO) system" defined. | |
| 230-15-758 | "Ticket" defined. | |
| 230-15-761 | "Invalid ticket" defined. | |
| 230-15-764 | "TITO-enabled bill validator" defined. | |
| 230-15-767 | "Ticket redemption kiosk" defined. | |
| 230-15-770 | Ticket requirements. | |
| 230-15-773 | Requirements for ticket validation system. | |
| 230-15-776 | Requirements for TITO-enabled bill validators. | |
| 230-15-779 | Requirements for drop boxes/cassettes in TITO-enabled bill validators. | |
| 230-15-782 | Requirements for ticket redemption kiosks. | |
| 230-15-105 | Only authorized cards or chips may be used. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-105, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 21-11-057, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. |
| 230-15-175 | Reporting card room employees no longer working. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-175, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 08-21-087 (Order 633), filed 10/14/08, effective 1/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. |
| 230-15-189 | House-banked and Class F card game licensee pilot program on wagering limits for Texas Hold'em poker. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.0282. WSR 10-19-048 (Order 672), § 230-15-189, filed 9/13/10, effective 10/15/10.] Repealed by WSR 12-21-048 (Order 680), filed 10/12/12, effective 1/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-200 | Reporting card game activity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 18-05-029, § 230-15-200, filed 2/9/18, effective 7/1/18; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-200, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 20-08-097, filed 3/30/20, effective 4/30/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. |
| 230-15-205 | Card tournament licenses. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 18-05-029, § 230-15-205, filed 2/9/18, effective 7/1/18; WSR 08-21-087 (Order 633), § 230-15-205, filed 10/14/08, effective 1/1/09; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-205, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 20-08-097, filed 3/30/20, effective 4/30/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. |
| 230-15-485 | Electronic facsimiles of cards allowed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-21-116 (Order 617), § 230-15-485, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-485, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 13-07-040 (Order 685), filed 3/14/13, effective 4/14/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-570 | Cashier's cage bank requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-570, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 14-11-021 (Order 699), filed 5/9/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-635 | Electronic key control systems. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-635, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-640 | Keeping individual key control boxes for departments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-640, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-645 | Keeping a key control log. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-645, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-650 | Keys for the gambling operations department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-650, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-655 | Keys for the security department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-655, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-660 | Keys for the accounting department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-660, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-665 | Keys for the surveillance department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-665, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-670 | Keeping a master key control box. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-21-116 (Order 617), § 230-15-670, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-670, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-675 | Key control box for the emergency key. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-675, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282. |
| 230-15-705 | Temporarily removing a progressive jackpot from play. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-705, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 21-11-057, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. |