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WA Rev Code § 9.46.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.200 - Action for money damages due to violations—Interest—Attorneys' fees—Evidence for exoneration.

RCW 9.46.200 Action for money damages due to violations—Interest—Attorneys' fees—Evidence for exoneration.In addition to any other penalty provided for in this chapter, every person, directly or indirectly controlling the operation of any gambling activity authorized by this chapter, including a director, officer, and/or manager of any association, organization, or corporation conducting the same, whether charitable, nonprofit, or profit, shall be liable, jointly and severally, for money damages suffered by any person because of any violation of this chapter, together with interest on any such amount of money damages at six percent per annum from the date of the loss, and reasonable attorneys' fees: PROVIDED, That if any such director, officer, and/or manager did not know any such violation was taking place and had taken all reasonable care to prevent any such violation from taking place, and if such director, officer, and/or manager shall establish by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she did not have such knowledge and that he or she had exercised all reasonable care to prevent the violations he or she shall not be liable hereunder. Any civil action under this section may be considered a class action.[ 2011 c 336 § 304; 1987 c 4 § 41; 1974 ex.s. c 155 § 10; 1974 ex.s. c 135 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 218 § 20.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 155: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.212 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.212 - Officers designated with police powers authorized to take action to prevent physical injury to person or substantial damage to property—Immunity from civil liability—Exception.

RCW 9.46.212 Officers designated with police powers authorized to take action to prevent physical injury to person or substantial damage to property—Immunity from civil liability—Exception.When physical injury to a person or substantial damage to property occurs, or is about to occur, within the presence of an officer of the commission designated with police powers pursuant to RCW 9.46.210, the designated officer is authorized to take such action as is reasonably necessary to prevent physical injury to a person or substantial damage to property or prevent further injury to a person or further substantial damage to property. A designated officer shall be immune from civil liability for damages arising out of the action of the designated officer to prevent physical injury to a person or substantial damage to property or prevent further injury to a person or further substantial damage to property, unless it is shown that the designated officer acted with gross negligence or bad faith.[ 2017 c 111 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.215 - Ownership or interest in gambling device—Penalty—Exceptions.

RCW 9.46.215 Ownership or interest in gambling device—Penalty—Exceptions.(1) Whoever knowingly owns, manufactures, possesses, buys, sells, rents, leases, finances, holds a security interest in, stores, repairs, or transports any gambling device or offers or solicits any interest therein, whether through an agent or employee or otherwise, is guilty of a class C felony and shall be fined not more than one hundred thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years or both.(2) This section does not apply to persons licensed by the commission, or who are otherwise authorized by this chapter, or by commission rule, to conduct gambling activities without a license, respecting devices that are to be used, or are being used, solely in that activity for which the license was issued, or for which the person has been otherwise authorized if:(a) The person is acting in conformance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter; and(b) The devices are a type and kind traditionally and usually employed in connection with the particular activity.(3) This section also does not apply to any act or acts by the persons in furtherance of the activity for which the license was issued, or for which the person is authorized, when the activity is conducted in compliance with this chapter and in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter.(4) In the enforcement of this section direct possession of any such a gambling device is presumed to be knowing possession thereof.[ 2003 c 53 § 35; 1994 c 218 § 9.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.217 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.217 - Gambling records—Penalty—Exceptions.

RCW 9.46.217 Gambling records—Penalty—Exceptions.Whoever knowingly prints, makes, possesses, stores, or transports any gambling record, or buys, sells, offers, or solicits any interest therein, whether through an agent or employee or otherwise, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. However, this section does not apply to records relating to and kept for activities authorized by this chapter when the records are of the type and kind traditionally and usually employed in connection with the particular activity. This section also does not apply to any act or acts in furtherance of the activities when conducted in compliance with this chapter and in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter. In the enforcement of this section direct possession of any such a gambling record is presumed to be knowing possession thereof.[ 1994 c 218 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.220 - Professional gambling in the first degree.

RCW 9.46.220 Professional gambling in the first degree.(1) A person is guilty of professional gambling in the first degree if he or she engages in, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to engage in professional gambling as defined in this chapter, and:(a) Acts in concert with or conspires with five or more people;(b) Personally accepts wagers exceeding five thousand dollars during any thirty-day period on future contingent events;(c) The operation for whom the person works, or with which the person is involved, accepts wagers exceeding five thousand dollars during any thirty-day period on future contingent events;(d) Operates, manages, or profits from the operation of a premises or location where persons are charged a fee to participate in card games, lotteries, or other gambling activities that are not authorized by this chapter or licensed by the commission; or(e) Engages in bookmaking as defined in RCW 9.46.0213.(2) However, this section shall not apply to those activities enumerated in RCW 9.46.0305 through 9.46.0361 or to any act or acts in furtherance of such activities when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(3) Professional gambling in the first degree is a class B felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2020 c 127 § 8; 1997 c 78 § 2; 1994 c 218 § 11; 1991 c 261 § 10; 1987 c 4 § 42; 1973 1st ex.s. c 218 § 22.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 127: See notes following RCW 9.46.0364.Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.221 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.221 - Professional gambling in the second degree.

RCW 9.46.221 Professional gambling in the second degree.(1) A person is guilty of professional gambling in the second degree if he or she engages in or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to engage in professional gambling as defined in this chapter, and:(a) Acts in concert with or conspires with less than five people; or(b) Accepts wagers exceeding two thousand dollars during any thirty-day period on future contingent events; or(c) The operation for whom the person works, or with which the person is involved, accepts wagers exceeding two thousand dollars during any thirty-day period on future contingent events; or(d) Maintains a "gambling premises" as defined in this chapter; or(e) Maintains gambling records as defined in RCW 9.46.0253.(2) However, this section shall not apply to those activities enumerated in RCW 9.46.0305 through 9.46.0361 or to any act or acts in furtherance of such activities when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(3) Professional gambling in the second degree is a class C felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.[ 1997 c 78 § 3; 1994 c 218 § 12; 1991 c 261 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.222 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.222 - Professional gambling in the third degree.

RCW 9.46.222 Professional gambling in the third degree.(1) A person is guilty of professional gambling in the third degree if he or she engages in, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to engage in professional gambling as defined in this chapter, and:(a) His or her conduct does not constitute first or second degree professional gambling;(b) He or she operates any of the unlicensed gambling activities authorized by this chapter in a manner other than as prescribed by this chapter; or(c) He or she is directly employed in but not managing or directing any gambling operation.(2) This section shall not apply to those activities enumerated in RCW 9.46.0305 through 9.46.0361 or to any acts in furtherance of such activities when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(3) Professional gambling in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor subject to the penalty established in RCW 9A.20.021.[ 1994 c 218 § 13; 1991 c 261 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.225 - Professional gambling—Penalties not applicable to authorized activities.

RCW 9.46.225 Professional gambling—Penalties not applicable to authorized activities.The penalties provided for professional gambling in this chapter shall not apply to the activities authorized by this chapter when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.[ 1987 c 4 § 37. Formerly RCW 9.46.030(11).]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.228 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.228 - Gambling activities by persons under age eighteen prohibited—Penalties—Jurisdiction—In-house controlled purchase programs authorized.

RCW 9.46.228 Gambling activities by persons under age eighteen prohibited—Penalties—Jurisdiction—In-house controlled purchase programs authorized.(1) It is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen to play in authorized gambling activities including, but not limited to, punchboards, pull-tabs, or card games, or to participate in fund-raising events. Persons under the age of eighteen may play bingo, raffles, and amusement game activities only as provided in commission rules.(2) A person under the age of eighteen who violates subsection (1) of this section by engaging in, or attempting to engage in, prohibited gambling activities commits a class 2 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW and is subject to a fine set out in chapter 7.80 RCW, up to four hours of community restitution, and any court imposed costs.(3) The juvenile court divisions in superior courts within the state have jurisdiction for enforcement of this section.(4)(a) An employer may conduct an in-house controlled purchase program authorized for the purposes of employee training and employer self-compliance checks.(b) The civil infraction provisions of this section do not apply to a person under the age of eighteen who is participating in an in-house controlled purchase program authorized by the commission under rules adopted by the commission. Violations occurring under an in-house controlled purchase program authorized by the commission may not be used for criminal or administrative prosecution.(c) An employer who conducts an in-house controlled purchase program authorized under this section shall provide his or her employees a written description of the employer's in-house controlled purchase program. The written description must include notice of actions an employer may take as a consequence of an employee's failure to comply with company policies regarding unauthorized persons engaging in gambling activities during a controlled purchase program authorized under this section.(5) A person under the age of eighteen who violates subsection (1) of this section shall not collect any winnings or recover any losses arising as a result of unlawfully participating in any gambling activity. Additionally, any money or anything of value which has been obtained by, or is owed to, any person under the age of eighteen as a result of such participation shall be forfeited to the department of social and health services division of alcohol and substance abuse or its successor and used for a program related to youth problem gambling awareness, prevention, and/or education. Any person claiming any money or things of value subject to forfeiture under this subsection will receive notice and an opportunity for a hearing under RCW 9.46.231.[ 2009 c 357 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.235 - Slot machines, antique—Defenses concerning—Presumption created.

RCW 9.46.235 Slot machines, antique—Defenses concerning—Presumption created.(1) For purposes of a prosecution under RCW 9.46.215 or a seizure, confiscation, or destruction order under RCW 9.46.231, it shall be a defense that the gambling device involved is an antique slot machine and that the antique slot machine was not operated for gambling purposes while in the owner's or defendant's possession. Operation of an antique slot machine shall be only by free play or with coins provided at no cost by the owner. No slot machine, having been seized under this chapter, may be altered, destroyed, or disposed of without affording the owner thereof an opportunity to present a defense under this section. If the defense is applicable, the antique slot machine shall be returned to the owner or defendant, as the court may direct.(2) RCW 9.46.231 shall have no application to any antique slot machine that has not been operated for gambling purposes while in the owner's possession.(3) For the purposes of this section, a slot machine shall be conclusively presumed to be an antique slot machine if it is at least twenty-five years old.(4) RCW 9.46.231 and 9.46.215 do not apply to gambling devices on board a passenger cruise ship which has been registered and bonded with the federal maritime commission, if the gambling devices are not operated for gambling purposes within the state.[ 1994 c 218 § 15; 1987 c 191 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 165 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.240 - Gambling information, transmitting or receiving.

RCW 9.46.240 Gambling information, transmitting or receiving.(1) Whoever knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore, the internet, a telecommunications transmission system, or similar means, or knowingly installs or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of gambling information shall be guilty of a class C felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.(2) This section shall not apply to such information transmitted or received or equipment or devices installed or maintained relating to activities authorized by this chapter including, but not limited to, sports wagering authorized under RCW 9.46.0364 and 9.46.0368, or to any act or acts in furtherance thereof when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter and conducted in accordance with tribal-state compacts.[ 2020 c 127 § 10; 2006 c 290 § 2; 1991 c 261 § 9; 1987 c 4 § 44; 1973 1st ex.s. c 218 § 24.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 127: See notes following RCW 9.46.0364.State policy—2006 c 290: "It is the policy of this state to prohibit all forms and means of gambling, except where carefully and specifically authorized and regulated. With the advent of the internet and other technologies and means of communication that were not contemplated when either the gambling act was enacted in 1973, or the lottery commission was created in 1982, it is appropriate for this legislature to reaffirm the policy prohibiting gambling that exploits such new technologies." [ 2006 c 290 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.250 - Gambling property or premises—Common nuisances, abatement—Termination of interests, licenses—Enforcement.

RCW 9.46.250 Gambling property or premises—Common nuisances, abatement—Termination of interests, licenses—Enforcement.(1) All gambling premises are common nuisances and shall be subject to abatement by injunction or as otherwise provided by law. The plaintiff in any action brought under this subsection against any gambling premises, need not show special injury and may, in the discretion of the court, be relieved of all requirements as to giving security.(2) When any property or premise held under a mortgage, contract, or leasehold is determined by a court having jurisdiction to be a gambling premises, all rights and interests of the holder therein shall terminate and the owner shall be entitled to immediate possession at his or her election: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That this subsection shall not apply to those premises in which activities authorized by this chapter or any act or acts in furtherance thereof are carried on when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(3) When any property or premises for which one or more licenses issued by the commission are in effect, is determined by a court having jurisdiction to be a gambling premise, all such licenses may be voided and no longer in effect, and no license so voided shall be issued or reissued for such property or premises for a period of up to sixty days thereafter. Enforcement of this subsection shall be the duty of all peace officers and all taxing and licensing officials of this state and its political subdivisions and other public agencies. This subsection shall not apply to property or premises in which activities authorized by this chapter, or any act or acts in furtherance thereof, are carried on when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.[ 2011 c 336 § 305; 1987 c 4 § 45; 1973 1st ex.s. c 218 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.260 - Proof of possession as evidence of knowledge of its character.

RCW 9.46.260 Proof of possession as evidence of knowledge of its character.Proof of possession of any device used for professional gambling or any record relating to professional gambling specified in RCW 9.46.215 is prima facie evidence of possession thereof with knowledge of its character or contents.[ 1994 c 218 § 16; 1973 1st ex.s. c 218 § 26.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 218: See note following RCW 9.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.270 - Taxing authority, exclusive.

RCW 9.46.270 Taxing authority, exclusive.This chapter shall constitute the exclusive legislative authority for the taxing by any city, town, city-county or county of any gambling activity and its application shall be strictly construed to those activities herein permitted and to those persons, associations or organizations herein permitted to engage therein.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 218 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.285 - Licensing and regulation authority, exclusive.

RCW 9.46.285 Licensing and regulation authority, exclusive.This chapter constitutes the exclusive legislative authority for the licensing and regulation of any gambling activity and the state preempts such licensing and regulatory functions, except as to the powers and duties of any city, town, city-county, or county which are specifically set forth in this chapter. Any ordinance, resolution, or other legislative act by any city, town, city-county, or county relating to gambling in existence on September 27, 1973 shall be as of that date null and void and of no effect. Any such city, town, city-county, or county may thereafter enact only such local law as is consistent with the powers and duties expressly granted to and imposed upon it by chapter 9.46 RCW and which is not in conflict with that chapter or with the rules of the commission.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 41 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 9.46.291 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.291 - State lottery exemption.

RCW 9.46.291 State lottery exemption.The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the conducting, operating, participating, or selling or purchasing of tickets or shares in the "lottery" or "state lottery" as defined in RCW 67.70.010 when such conducting, operating, participating, or selling or purchasing is in conformity to the provisions of chapter 67.70 RCW and to the rules adopted thereunder.[ 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7 § 39.]NOTES:Construction—1982 2nd ex.s. c 7: See RCW 67.70.902.
WA Rev Code § 9.46.293 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.46 - Gambling—1973 Act.|9.46.293 - Fishing derbies exempted.

RCW 9.46.293 Fishing derbies exempted.Any fishing derby, defined under RCW 9.46.0229, shall not be subject to any other provisions of this chapter or to any rules or regulations of the commission.[ 1989 c 8 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 166 § 13.]NOTES:Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 166: See note following RCW 9.46.090.