Washington Administrative Code

You must apply for a gambling service supplier's representative license if you are employed by a licensed gambling service supplier to provide gambling-related services, or you supervise those who do.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-310, fil…

You must apply for a major sports wagering representative license if you, as an individual, are employed or contracted by a major sports wagering vendor to represent, service, or work in any sports wagering activities in our state or you supervise those who do.[Statutory Authorit…

You must apply for a mid-level sports wagering representative license if you, as an individual, are employed or contracted by a mid-level sports wagering vendor to represent, service, or work in any sports wagering activities in our state or you supervise those who do.[Statutory …

You must apply for an ancillary sports wagering representative license if you, as an individual, are employed or contracted by an ancillary sports wagering vendor to represent, service, or work in any sports wagering activities in our state or you supervise those who do.[Statutor…

You must apply for a linked bingo prize provider representative license if you are employed by a linked bingo prize provider in any of the provider's activities in connection with the management of a linked bingo prize game or distribution of supplies for those games.[Statutory A…

You must apply for an enhanced raffle call center representative license if you are employed by a licensed enhanced raffle call center to receive enhanced raffle ticket sales or to supervise those who do.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0209. WSR 13-19-056 (Order 692),…

(1) If you are a substantial interest holder in a business licensed to operate a manufacturer, distributor, gambling service supplier, call centers for enhanced raffles, or linked bingo prize provider or a spouse of the same, you do not have to have an additional license to perfo…

Except for enhanced raffle call center representatives, if you are an office, clerical, or warehouse worker and have contact with customers or potential customers only by telephone at your employer's business premises and work under the immediate and direct supervision of a subst…

(1) If you are a licensed distributor representative, gambling service supplier representative, or a linked bingo prize provider representative or applying for one of these representative licenses, you must represent only one licensed distributor, gambling service supplier, or li…

If you are applying for a license as a representative for a manufacturer, distributor, gambling services supplier, call centers for enhanced raffles, a sports wagering vendor, or linked bingo prize provider, you must not work until you receive a license from us.[Statutory Authori…

If a licensed gambling service supplier representative has a substantial interest in a licensed manufacturer or distributor, they must inform us, the punch board, pull-tab, or bingo operators to whom they provide services, and the affected licensed manufacturer or distributor of …

(1) "Base license fee" is the fee you pay us when you:(a) Apply for an organization license or permit; or(b) Renew your organization's license or annual permit.(2) "Base license fee" is the minimum annual license fee a licensed organization or permit holder will pay for operating…

"Maximum annual license fee" is the most you will pay to operate an authorized activity for the license year, which includes the:(1) Base license fee; and(2) Quarterly license fees.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 18-05-026, § 230-05-106, filed 2/9/18, effective 5/1/18.]

"Quarterly license fees" means the licensee's gross gambling receipts from the previous quarter multiplied by the gross gambling receipts rate.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 18-05-026, § 230-05-108, filed 2/9/18, effective 5/1/18.]

"Gross gambling receipts rate" is the rate listed in this chapter that licensees use to calculate their quarterly license fees, if applicable. This also is the rate used for quarterly license reports.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.075, 9.46.140, 9.46.153, 9.46.210. WSR …

(1) "Gross gambling receipts" means the amount due to any operator of an authorized activity as described in subsection (5) of this section.(2) The amounts must be stated in U.S. currency.(3) The value must be before any deductions for prizes or other expenses, such as over/short…

"Net win" means gross wagers received from gambling activities or fund-raising events minus the:(1) Amount paid to players for winning wagers; and(2) Accrual of prizes for progressive jackpot contests; and(3) Repayment of amounts used to seed guaranteed progressive jackpot prizes…

"Quarterly license report" means the report:(1) Filed by each licensed organization, annual permit holder and fund-raising event licensee thirty days after the end of each quarter; and(2) Which includes the licensee's gross gambling receipts from the previous quarter multiplied b…

(1) All licensed organizations will pay annual license fees. The annual license fee will be up to five payments and includes:(a) A base license fee paid with your:(i) Initial application for a new license or permit; or(ii) License renewal or annual permit application; and(b) Quar…

(1) The quarterly license fee is calculated based on the gross gambling receipts from the previous quarter as reported on your quarterly license report.(2) Each license year, the quarterly license fees will be offset by the base license fee. (For example, if your base license fee…

Licensed organizations must submit quarterly license reports. Licensed organizations must also submit quarterly license fees to us, if applicable, for each licensed gambling activity beginning with the first quarter of their license year. The quarterly license fee is due with the…

(1) You must report your gross gambling receipts for each of your licensed gambling activities during the previous quarter on your quarterly license report.(2) You must submit a quarterly license report even if you:(a) Only need to pay your base license fee;(b) Have paid the maxi…

(1) All licensees must submit quarterly licensing reports online.(2) We may waive this requirement if a licensed organization can show good cause. The reasons for good cause include:(a) You do not have access to the internet using your own computer or similar equipment; or(b) Som…

(1) You must renew online, unless you have received a waiver as outlined in this chapter and allow enough time to:(a) Print the license prior to midnight before the license expires; or(b) Have us print the license and mail it to you so you receive it before your license expires.(…

(1) Licensees who do not file their quarterly license reports and/or pay quarterly license fees by the end of the month following the end of each quarter are in violation of this chapter.(2) The commission may, for good cause shown in writing, extend the time for making and filin…

(1) You must amend any previously submitted quarterly license reports immediately upon discovering a discrepancy in reporting your gross gambling receipts or quarterly license fees paid.(2) Any additional quarterly license fees due as a result of an amended quarterly license repo…

(1) We will not prorate or refund fees when:(a) You discontinue your gambling activities; or(b) You voluntarily surrender your license or permit; or(c) We suspend or revoke your license.(2) We keep a portion of your application or license fees for processing costs when:(a) We den…

(1) If your bank returns your payment to us for any reason, you must:(a) Pay us in full, by certified check, money order, or cash, within five days of notification; and(b) Reimburse our processing costs which would include, but not be limited to, time spent notifying you and seek…

(1) You must pay all outstanding fees assessed and owed if you:(a) Stop operating the gambling activity; or(b) Close your business; or(c) Surrender your license; or(d) Do not renew your license; or(e) Your license is revoked.(2) If you do not pay, we may take action against other…

(1) You must apply to us if you want to submit gambling equipment, supplies, services, or games for our review.(2) You must pay the application deposit before we perform the review.(3) You must also reimburse us for any additional costs of the review.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.4…

Bona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations must pay the following fees:(1) Annual licenses:License TypeBase License FeeGross Gambling Receipts RateMaximum Annual License FeeAmusement games$70 plus $70 per approved location0.774%$1,600Bingo$700.488%$17,600Card games - House-…

All commercial stimulant organizations must pay the following fees:(1) Annual licenses:License TypeBase License FeeGross Gambling Receipts RateMaximum Annual License FeeCard games - Nonhouse-banked$701.550%$32,000Card games - House-banked$11,0001.550%$64,000Punch boards/pull-tabs…

All other business organizations must pay the following fees:(1) Annual licenses or permits:License TypeBase License FeeGross Gambling Receipts RateMaximum Annual License FeeAgricultural fair bingo (annual permit)$220--Call centers for enhanced raffles$5,280--Commercial amusement…

Individuals must pay the following fees:(1) Annual license and additional employer fees:License TypeNew Application FeeAnnual Renewal FeeAdditional or Change of Employer FeeCall center for enhanced raffle representative$275$170-Card room employee license - Nonhouse-banked (Class …

(1) As used in this section, "organization" means a charitable or nonprofit organization holding one or more licenses listed in WAC 230-05-160, a commercial stimulant organization holding one or more licenses listed in WAC 230-05-165, and other businesses holding one or more lice…

In this title, "we," "our," and "us" mean the designated commission staff. If a rule refers to the powers or duties of the commissioners or the director or director's designee, the rule states specifically "commissioners" or "director or director's designee."[Statutory Authority:…

"Cash," when used as a noun in this title, means currency in the form of coins or bills issued by the government of the United States or Canada only and does not include electronic, digital or other representations of money or other methods of payment.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.…

(1) "Consecutively numbered" means a numbering system normally beginning with the number one, increased by one for each unit added to the group, and ending with a number equal to the total number of units in the group.(2) "Consecutive" and "consecutively" mean one after the other…

(1) Licensees may accept a check in the place of cash from a player for authorized gambling activities if the check is fully negotiable when it is accepted and is:(a) From the player's personal account and is dated the same day; or(b) Issued by a government agency or by a busines…

"Debit card," as used in this title, means a physical payment card linked to and issued by a bank, mutual savings bank, or credit union regulated by the department of financial institutions or any federally regulated commercial institution, for the purposes of making payments for…

(1) Licensed employees must wear a nametag when working or playing cards at their place of employment.(2) Off-duty card room employees do not have to wear a nametag while playing if the card room operator clearly posts a sign stating, "Employees of this card room may participate …

No person must allow anyone under the age of eighteen to participate in gambling activities except:(1) To play in licensed bingo games when accompanied by an adult member of his or her immediate family or a guardian, who is at least eighteen years old:(a) "Immediate family" means…

When issuing civil infractions under RCW 9.46.228, gambling commission special agents or peace officers may detain persons for a reasonable period of time and in a reasonable manner to determine the person's true identity and date of birth if the special agent or peace officer ha…

(1) Licensees may conduct in-house controlled purchase programs (underage compliance test programs) to test their employee's compliance with RCW 9.46.228 that makes it unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen to play punch boards, pull-tabs, card games, or participate in…

Licensees must not allow any person who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic or other substance to operate or play any gambling activity.[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 06-17-132 (Order 601), § 230-06-015, filed 8/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]

Licensees must not offer or award beverages that contain alcohol as a prize or in place of a prize for any gambling activity except:(1) Dice or coin contests for music, food, or beverage payment as authorized by RCW 9.46.0305; and(2) Members-only raffles authorized by RCW 9.46.03…

Only charitable or nonprofit organizations operating a raffle may award firearms, air guns, or other mechanical devices which are capable of discharging dangerous projectiles, including but not limited to, BB or CO2 guns, rifles, shotguns, pistols or revolvers, or crossbows as a …

Licensees may conduct gambling promotions to encourage players to participate in the gambling activity they are licensed to conduct without our review or approval under these restrictions and conditions:(1) You must establish rules and restrictions to determine how you will give …

Promotional contests of chance (PCOCs)(1) Operators may use wheels specifically manufactured for a promotional contest of chance (PCOC), whether commercially made or home made.(2) Operators must not use professionally manufactured wheels made specifically for gambling activities …

(1) Licensees, employees, or members must not offer or give credit, loans, or gifts to any person playing in an authorized gambling activity or which makes it possible for any person to play in an authorized gambling activity.(2) Gifts are items licensees give to their customers.…