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Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-045 - Conduct gambling activities on licensed business premises only

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Except for
				raffle and enhanced raffle licensees, all other licensees, including electronic
				raffle licensees, must conduct all gambling activities on the licensed business
				premises.
(2) Charitable or
				nonprofit organizations licensed to conduct bingo and punch board and pull-tab
				games may sell punch boards and pull-tabs to customers of a licensed card room
				if the charitable or nonprofit organization:
(a) Shares a common wall with the card room;
				and
(b) Controls all doors,
				counters, or windows allowing customer access through the common wall between
				the two premises and the charitable or nonprofit organization can securely
				close and lock the doors, counters, or windows; and
(c) Keeps and sells the punch board and
				pull-tab games and redeems prizes only on their licensed business premises.
				Punch board and pull-tab players may take already purchased punch boards and
				pull-tabs into the card room area; and
(d) Allows only its employees to sell the
				punch board and pull-tabs; and
(e)
				Posts signs at the door, window, or counter common to the two business premises
				that clearly notify customers of the organization's identity.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-046 - Additional requirements for licensed business premises of nonhouse-banked, Class F, and house-banked card rooms

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
				The licensed business premises of nonhouse-banked, Class F, and house-banked
				card rooms may not be adjacent to each other if each licensed business
				premises:
(a) Shares inside public access
				between the two licensed business premises; or
(b) Has employee access between the two
				licensed business premises visible to the public; or
(c) Shares windows or similar structures that
				allow customers to see into the other licensed business premises.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-050 - Review of electronic or mechanical gambling equipment

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Removal of reference to rule that has been repealed and cite
				  to correct rule. Cite WAC 230-11305(3) for further clarification.
(1) When you are required to submit gambling
				equipment, supplies, services, or games for our review to verify compliance
				with chapter 9.46 RCW and Title 230 WAC, you must pay the application deposit
				before we perform the review. You must also reimburse us for any additional
				costs of the review. All costs must be paid in full prior to the completion of
				the review.
(2) The gambling
				equipment submitted for review must be identical or substantially similar to
				what will be marketed, distributed, and operated in Washington. If the
				equipment is not sufficient for testing and review, we may require additional
				equipment or information.
(3) If
				your application is incomplete or we request additional information, you must
				provide us with the required items within thirty days of notification or we may
				administratively close your application.
(4) You can begin accepting orders for
				gambling equipment when you are licensed.
(5) Only gambling equipment approved by the
				director or director's designee is allowed in Washington except as provided
				under WAC
				230-06-116
				and 23011-305(3).
(6) We may
				include security or surveillance requirements as part of gambling equipment
				approval.
(7) Gambling equipment
				must operate as approved by the director or director's designee.
(8) We may keep equipment submitted for
				review to allow for continued testing and training as long as the equipment
				remains in play in Washington. We are not liable for any damage to equipment
				while in our possession.
(9) If you
				do not agree with the director or director's designee's decision, you may file
				a petition for declaratory order with the commission according to
				RCW
				   34.05.240 and chapter 230-17 WAC.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 07-21-116 (Order 617), §
					 230-06-050, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-050, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-051 - Computation of time

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) When a period
				of time is in commission rules, orders, or statute, the period begins to run on
				the day after the act, event, or default. The last day of the period is
				included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, in which case the
				period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a
				legal holiday.
(2) When the period
				is less than seven days, exclude Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays in the
				calculation.
(3) This section does
				not apply to periods of license suspension.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 07-21-116 (Order 617), §
					 230-06-051, filed 10/22/07, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-052 - Withdrawing gambling equipment authorization

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
If the director or the director's designee withdraws
				  authorization of gambling equipment:
(1) The director or the director's designee
				will give the applicant written notice and an opportunity to object to the
				decision. If the applicant does not agree with the decision, they may file a
				petition for declaratory order with the commission to be heard as a full review
				(de novo) by an administrative law judge, according to
				RCW
				   34.05.240 and chapter 230-17 WAC.
(2) The director or the director's designee
				will provide written notice to other impacted licensees who have the gambling
				equipment after a final decision is made.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. WSR 13-15-040 (Order 689), §
					 230-06-052, filed 7/11/13, effective
					 8/11/13.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-053 - Approval to provide preshuffled cards

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Licensed manufacturers must obtain
				approval by the director or director's designee prior to selling preshuffled
				cards in Washington.
(2)
				Manufacturers must ensure quality control of the pre-shuffled cards to protect
				players or licensees. To obtain approval, manufacturers must submit in writing
				to us the following for our review:
(a) An
				overview of the product;
(b) Site
				security provided at the facility;
(c) Procedures utilized to ensure the
				preshuffled process;
(d) Procedures
				utilized to ensure randomness;
(e)
				Procedures to detect irregularities;
(f) A deposit to cover the cost of our
				review, which may include an on-site review to verify the above; and
(g) Identify the automated shuffling device
				used to pre-shuffle cards.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › RULES FOR CONDUCTING A GAMBLING ACTIVITY › Section 230-06-054 - Notification of electronic or mechanical gambling equipment malfunctions

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Licensees must notify us, in the format we require, within
				  seventy-two hours of identifying or becoming aware of an electronic or
				  mechanical gambling equipment malfunction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-055 - Notify law enforcement of gambling activity

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Licensees must notify local law
				enforcement agencies, in writing, that they have been licensed before they
				begin to conduct any activity under the license.
(2) Licensees must notify local law
				enforcement agencies of the:
(a) Address
				where they will conduct the gambling activity; and
(b) Type of gambling activity licensed;
				and
(c) First date they will
				conduct the gambling activity; and
(d) Proposed schedule for the operation of
				the gambling activity if they plan to conduct the activity on a regular
				basis.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-065 - Displaying of licenses

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Licensees
				must prominently display originals or copies of all gambling activity licenses
				or permits we have issued in the gambling area of their business
				premises.
(2) Licensees must have
				the licenses and permits ready for inspection by us, other law enforcement
				personnel, and the public at all times.
(3) Card room employers may choose not to
				display employee licenses, but must maintain all card room employees' licenses,
				proof of licensing, or applications if we have not issued a license, on the
				licensed premises at all times.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 07-21-116 (Order 617), §
					 230-06-065, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-065, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-068 - Problem gambling signage and posting requirements

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) The commission will provide licensees
				with problem gambling, gambling disorder, and responsible gambling
				informational signs, which include a responsible gambling message and a
				toll-free helpline number for problem gambling and gambling disorders. The
				signs must be conspicuously posted: At all public entrances and exits to the
				gambling area of the business; in or near the gambling area(s); and in any
				areas where cash or electronic transfers of funds are available to patrons
				within the designated gambling area.
(2) All advertising materials must contain a
				responsible gambling message.
(a) Advertising
				is any notice or communication to the public of any information concerning the
				gambling-related business of the licensee through broadcasting, publication, or
				any other means of dissemination.
(b) For bingo licensees conducting bingo on
				more than three occasions per week, advertisements must follow
				RCW
				   9.46.072.
(c) The responsible gambling message must
				include, at a minimum, the statement "play responsibly" or similar language and
				the toll-free telephone helpline number for problem gambling and gambling
				disorders. Provided, an alternative to the responsible gambling message would
				be to contain the words "If you or someone you know has been harmed by gambling
				and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER."
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-070 - Keep monthly records

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Every person or organization licensed to operate any gambling
				  activity must maintain permanent monthly records of all financial transactions
				  directly or indirectly related to gambling activities. The licensee must
				  include all financial transactions in enough detail to prove compliance with
				  recordkeeping requirements for the specific gambling activity.
(1) Every licensee must record for each
				licensed activity:
(a) The gross gambling
				receipts; and
(b) Full details on
				all expenses; and
(c) The total
				cost of all prizes paid.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-071 - Washington state identification and inspection stamps to be called "I.D. stamps."

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
We will refer to Washington state identification and
				  inspection stamps as "I.D. stamps" throughout these rules.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 07-21-116 (Order 617), §
					 230-06-071, filed 10/22/07, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-074 - Assistance required for commission inspections

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
When we arrive to conduct an inspection, the person or
				  business under review must immediately provide:
(1) All requested documents or equipment;
				and
(2) A safe place with adequate
				space where we may perform the inspection; and
(3) Reasonable assistance to us.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 07-21-116 (Order 617), §
					 230-06-074, filed 10/22/07, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › NOTIFYING LAW ENFORCEMENT, POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES, AND RECORDKEEPING › Section 230-06-075 - Removal of equipment or records for inspection

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) If we believe with a reasonable
				probability that you, your employees, or your members are violating or have
				violated the provisions of
				chapter
				9.46 RCW, its amendments,
				or any of our rules, we may remove, inspect, and investigate any records,
				equipment, parts, and devices of any nature located on your premises that
				relate to the licensed activity or any other gambling activity.
(2) We also may remove records from your
				premises or your control in order to facilitate our review of the
				records.
(3) If we receive a
				written request from you, we will provide you with copies of retained
				records.
(4) After the case is
				resolved, we will return all records, equipment, parts, and devices to the
				premises or to your address.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-075, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CHANGES TO APPLICATION INFORMATION › Section 230-06-080 - Report changes to application information and submit updated documents and information

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(1) Licensees
				must notify us in writing if any information filed with the application changes
				in any way within thirty days of the change.
(2) Licensees must submit to us any new or
				updated documents and information within thirty days of the effective date of
				the document or information, including the following:
(a) Articles of incorporation or bylaws, or
				any other documents which set out the organizational structure and purposes;
				and
(b) All oral or written
				contracts and agreements which relate to gambling activities or alter the
				organizational structure of the licensee's organization or business activities
				in Washington; and
(c) All cash or
				asset contributions, draws from lines of credit, and loans (except those from
				recognized financial institutions) during any calendar year which by themselves
				or totaled together are more than ten thousand dollars. Cash or asset
				contributions do not include donations to licensed charitable or nonprofit
				organizations; and
(d) Internal
				Revenue Service tax deductible status of contributions for charitable and
				nonprofit organizations.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CHANGES TO APPLICATION INFORMATION › Section 230-06-081 - Submitting gambling service supplier contracts for review

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Prior to executing financing, consulting, or management
				  contracts, gambling service suppliers must submit these agreements to us for
				  review for compliance with Title 230 WAC and chapter 9.46
				  RCW.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CHANGES TO APPLICATION INFORMATION › Section 230-06-082 - Manufacturers, distributors, gambling service suppliers,sports wagering vendors, linked bingo prize providers, and call centers for enhanced raffles reporting changes in licensed employees

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Manufacturers, distributors, gambling service suppliers,
				  sports wagering vendors, linked bingo prize providers and call centers for
				  enhanced raffles licensees must:
(1)
				Submit an application and the required fees before allowing licensed employees
				or sports wagering vendor representatives to begin working.
(2) Notify us in the format we require when a
				licensed employee or sports wagering vendor representative no longer works for
				them. We must receive the notice at our Lacey office within ten days of the
				licensed employee or representative's last day.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CHANGES TO APPLICATION INFORMATION › Section 230-06-083 - Card game licensees reporting changes in licensed employees

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Card game licensees must:
(1) Submit an application and the required
				fees before allowing a licensed card room employee to begin working.
(2) Notify us in the format we require when a
				licensed card room employee no longer works for them. We must receive the
				notice at our Lacey office within ten days of the card room employee's last
				day.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-21-087 (Order 633), §
					 230-06-083, filed 10/14/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CHANGES TO APPLICATION INFORMATION › Section 230-06-084 - Submitting sports wagering related contracts and agreements

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Sports wagering vendors must provide contracts or agreements,
				  or changes to contracts or agreements, with any third parties, excluding
				  contracts or agreements with Washington state tribes, that are part of their
				  sports wagering offerings within thirty days of the effective date of the
				  contract or agreement. Contracts or agreements to be provided will relate to
				  the applicant's or third-party vendor's sports wagering equipment, goods,
				  services, and information.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CRIMINAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CIVIL ACTIONS › Section 230-06-085 - Report criminal actions filed

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1)
				Licensees must report to us in writing within thirty days all criminal actions
				filed against the licensee, any manager of the licensed gambling activity, the
				business organization, or any person holding a substantial interest in the
				business organization.
(2) We must
				receive a copy of the final written decision or settlement within thirty days
				after the case is resolved.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-085, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › REPORTING CRIMINAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND CIVIL ACTIONS › Section 230-06-090 - Report administrative and civil actions filed

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) All licensees must report to us in
				writing within thirty days all administrative actions filed against them by
				other gambling regulatory agencies, including those from other countries and
				Indian tribes.
(2) Licensed
				organizations must report to us in writing within thirty days all civil and
				administrative actions that are filed by or against any manager of the licensed
				gambling activity, the business organization, or any person holding a
				substantial interest in the business organization. Actions include, but are not
				limited to:
(a) Divorces; and
(b) Bankruptcy; and
(c) Tax liens; and
(d) Business dissolutions.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › CHANGING NAMES OR LOCATIONS › Section 230-06-095 - Change name, trade name, or corporate name

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Licensees must notify us and pay a fee for any name change as
				  follows:
(1) Businesses and
				organizations changing their trade or corporate name - at least thirty days
				before the actual change date;
(2)
				Individuals changing their name - no later than thirty days after the effective
				date of the change.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 09-19-053 (Order 662), §
					 230-06-095, filed 9/11/09, effective 1/1/10; 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-095, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › CHANGING NAMES OR LOCATIONS › Section 230-06-100 - Changing business locations

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Licensees must apply to us and pay a fee to change the
				  location of their licensed business premises. Licensees must receive our
				  approval before changing the business location.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-100, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › CHANGING MANAGEMENT OR OWNERSHIP › Section 230-06-105 - Report change of management

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(1)
				Licensees must report in writing changes made to their organization's
				management, directors, officers, or any other position that makes management
				decisions directly affecting the operation of their licensed gambling activity.
				We provide the forms to report these changes.
(2) If you are a commercial business
				licensee, you must report within thirty days.
(3) If you are a charitable or nonprofit
				organization licensee, you must report the changes when renewing your annual
				license.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-105, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › CHANGING MANAGEMENT OR OWNERSHIP › Section 230-06-106 - Limited transfers of ownership allowed

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Gambling licenses must not be transferred to another person
				  or entity until the licensee requesting the transfer has received written
				  approval from us. All requests to transfer a license must be in the format we
				  require. Licensees may request to transfer a gambling license under the
				  following conditions:
Commercial businesses
(1) A commercial business may request to
				transfer their license to another business when:
(a) The ownership is exactly the same for
				both businesses, for example a partnership becomes a limited liability company
				(LLC); and
(b) The licensed
				gambling activity will be conducted at the same business premises.
Charitable or nonprofit organizations
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › CHANGING MANAGEMENT OR OWNERSHIP › Section 230-06-107 - Ownership changes - Allowed

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
A licensee must report any change in ownership when the
				  change would result in any person or organization becoming a substantial
				  interest holder. Changes in ownership are allowed under the following
				  conditions:
Ownership changes to be reported
(1) The following changes must be reported to
				us when:
(a) A person or organization becomes
				a substantial interest holder when they were not a substantial interest holder
				immediately before the transaction; or
(b) A substantial interest holder purchases
				any additional stock.
Reporting requirements
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › CHANGING MANAGEMENT OR OWNERSHIP › Section 230-06-108 - Ownership changes - Prohibited

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All gambling licenses held by a business will become void
				  when the following changes in ownership occur and a new license must be
				  obtained before operating any gambling activities:
(1) A person or business becomes the owner of
				more than fifty percent of corporate stock or limited liability membership
				shares/units, when the person or business did not have at least the following
				substantial interest in the business immediately before the transaction:
(a) Ten or more percent ownership in a
				privately held corporation or limited liability company (LLC); or
(b) Five or more percent ownership in a
				publicly traded corporation or LLC; or
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › SALES AND TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES › Section 230-06-109 - Sales invoices for merchandise prizes

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Operators may purchase merchandise prizes from a licensed or
				  unlicensed distributor or business. The sales invoice or receipt must include
				  at least the following information:
(1) The date of purchase; and
(2) The seller's name and complete address;
				and
(3) A full description of each
				item purchased; and
(4) The
				quantity of items purchased; and
(5) The cost per individual items
				purchased.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 9.46.070. 08-21-087 (Order 633), §
					 230-06-109, filed 10/14/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › SALES AND TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES › Section 230-06-110 - Buying, selling, or transferring gambling or sports wagering equipment

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) All licensees
				and persons authorized to possess gambling or sports wagering equipment must
				closely control the equipment in their possession.
(2) Before selling gambling or sports
				wagering equipment, licensees must ensure that the buyer possesses a valid
				gambling license or can legally possess the equipment without a
				license.
(3) Licensees buying,
				selling, or transferring gambling or sports wagering equipment must ensure that
				it will be used pursuant to all state laws and rules, or laws and rules in the
				jurisdiction(s) where the activity is occurring.
(4) Before purchasing gambling or sports
				wagering equipment, licensees must ensure that the seller possesses a valid
				gambling license.
(5) Applicants
				for Class F or house-banked card room licenses may purchase and possess
				gambling equipment during the prelicensing process, but only after receiving
				written approval from us.
(6)
				Charitable and nonprofit organizations conducting unlicensed bingo games, as
				allowed by
				RCW
				   9.46.0321, may possess bingo equipment
				without a license.
(7) Group 12
				amusement games can only be sold or leased to amusement game licensees by a
				licensed manufacturer or distributor. Amusement game licensees can lease or
				rent group 12 amusement games for operation at approved amusement game
				locations.
(8) Licensees may
				transfer gambling or sports wagering equipment as a part of a sale of a
				business as long as a condition of the sale is that the buyer receives a
				gambling license before the sale is complete. Licensees must make a complete
				record of all gambling or sports wagering equipment transferred in this manner,
				including I.D. stamps. Licensees must report these transfers, including a copy
				of the inventory record, to us.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-11-044 (Order 628), §
					 230-06-110, filed 5/14/08, effective 7/1/08; 07-21-116 (Order 617), §
					 230-06-110, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-110, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › SALES AND TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES › Section 230-06-116 - Transporting, displaying, and selling gambling equipment at trade shows

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(1) "Trade show"
				when used in this section means an exhibition where licensees can promote their
				products and services to operators of authorized gambling activities in
				Washington; the exhibition is not open to the public; and it is of limited
				duration.
(2) "Gambling equipment"
				as used in this section has the same meaning as in WAC
				230-03-200.
(3) "Demonstration mode" when used
				in this section means when gambling equipment cannot be used for actual
				wagering and the equipment's coin or bill acceptor is removed or physically
				restricted from use.
(4) Licensees
				may transport, display, and accept orders for the sale or lease of their
				products at trade shows only under the following conditions:
(a) All products must be manufactured by a
				licensee for activities authorized by state laws or tribal-state compacts, or
				is Class II gaming equipment as authorized by federal law for use on tribal
				lands; and
(b) All gambling or
				sports wagering equipment physically displayed must be in demonstration mode
				and either:
(i) Approved for sale or lease in
				the state; or
(ii) Not approved by
				us but is only used for authorized activities under state laws or tribal-state
				compacts, or is Class II gaming equipment as authorized by federal law for use
				on tribal lands, and is transported into the state no more than ten days before
				a trade show begins and is removed from the state within ten days following the
				last day of a trade show.
(c) Equipment must have a sign posted in
				close proximity to the device that contains the phrase, "No one under 18 years
				of age is allowed to operate this machine."
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › SALES AND TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES › Section 230-06-112 - Buying, selling, renting and leasing amusement games

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(1) Amusement game licensees can rent or
				lease amusement games from other amusement game licensees.
(2) Amusement game licensees can:
(a) Own and operate group 1 through 12
				amusement games at their licensed premises;
(b) Buy or lease group 12 amusement games
				from a licensed manufacturer or distributor and lease or rent them for
				operation at other approved amusement game locations; and
(c) Rent or lease group 1 through 11
				amusement games to approved amusement game locations.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › SALES AND TRANSFERS OF EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES › Section 230-06-120 - Selling or transferring gambling or sports wagering equipment when no longer licensed

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(1) If we have
				revoked your operator, distributor, or sports wagering vendor license, your
				license has expired, or you have voluntarily surrendered your license, you may
				only sell or otherwise transfer gambling or sports wagering equipment to a
				licensed manufacturer, distributor, or sports wagering vendor, as applicable,
				and consistent with all laws and rules, including WAC
				230-06-110.
(2) Transfers of gambling or sports wagering
				equipment in this manner are subject to the following requirements:
(a) The transfer must be complete within
				thirty days of the date the license became invalid; and
(b) Distributors must use the cash or credit
				against amounts they owe manufacturers; and
(c) Operators, distributors, or sports
				wagering vendors selling the equipment must report to us within ten days of the
				transaction a complete inventory of all the equipment transferred, including
				commission I.D. stamps; and
(d)
				Manufacturers, distributors, or sports wagering vendors receiving the equipment
				must prepare a credit memorandum and retain it with their records.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-125 - Renew your license in a timely manner

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-03-062 (Order 623), §
					 230-06-125, filed 1/14/08, effective 2/14/08; 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-125, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-130 - Exceeding license class

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-130, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-135 - Failing to apply for license class upgrade

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-135, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-140 - Partial refund of license fees if gambling receipts limit not met

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-140, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-145 - Surrendering suspended or revoked licenses

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 06-17-132 (Order 601), §
					 230-06-145, filed 8/22/06, effective
					 1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-150 - Defining "gross gambling receipts"

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-20-007 (Order 630), §
					 230-06-150, filed 9/18/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-155 - Defining "gross sales."

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-20-007 (Order 630), §
					 230-06-155, filed 9/18/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-160 - Defining "net gambling receipts."

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-20-007 (Order 630), §
					 230-06-160, filed 9/18/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-165 - Defining "net gambling income."

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-20-007 (Order 630), §
					 230-06-165, filed 9/18/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-170 - Defining "net win"

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-20-007 (Order 630), §
					 230-06-170, filed 9/18/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › LICENSE RENEWALS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS › Section 230-06-175 - Defining "cost."

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    9.46.070. 08-20-007 (Order 630), §
					 230-06-175, filed 9/18/08, effective
					 1/1/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-06 - Rules for all licensees › SURRENDERING SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSES › Section 230-06-176 - Surrendering suspended or revoked licenses

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If we suspend or revoke your license, you must, on demand,
				  surrender the license and return it to us.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-001 - Defining "charitable or nonprofit licensee."

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In this section of the rules, "charitable or nonprofit
				licensees" means the same as a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization
				as defined in
				RCW
				   9.46.0209.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  9.46.070. 07-10-032 (Order 609), §
				  230-07-001, filed 4/24/07, effective
				  1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-005 - Defining "licensees," "licensee," "organizations," and "organization."

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(1) In this chapter
			 of the rules, "licensee" and "licensees" means those charitable or nonprofit
			 organizations which we require to be licensed to conduct gambling
			 activities.
(2) In this chapter,
			 "organization" and "organizations" means:
(a)
			 Licensees; and
(b) All bona fide
			 charitable or nonprofit organizations conducting unlicensed gambling activities
			 authorized by
			 chapter
			 9.46 RCW.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-010 - Use of gambling proceeds

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(1) Except
			 qualified agricultural fairs, charitable or nonprofit organizations must use
			 all net income from gambling activities remaining after paying necessary
			 expenses of operating the gambling activities exclusively for the lawful
			 purpose(s) of the organization stated on the organization's license
			 application.
(2) Licensees may
			 conduct a gambling activity for the charitable benefit of specific person(s)
			 whom the licensee has listed as recipient(s) of the proceeds, or a specified
			 portion of the proceeds, if licensees obtain approval from us before they
			 conduct the activity.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  9.46.070. 07-10-032 (Order 609), §
				  230-07-010, filed 4/24/07, effective
				  1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-015 - Regulatory group assignments

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(1) We
			 assign charitable or nonprofit licensees to regulatory groups based on the
			 annual gross gambling receipts for their combined licensed
			 activities.
(2) Licensees must
			 comply with requirements applicable to the regulatory group to which we have
			 assigned them. The regulatory groups are:
(a) Group I
Combined annual gross receipts up to three hundred
							 thousand dollars.
(b) Group II
Combined annual gross receipts up to one million
							 dollars.
(c) Group III
Combined annual gross receipts up to three million
							 dollars.
(d) Group IV
Combined annual gross receipts up to five million
							 dollars.
(e) Group V
Combined annual gross receipts over five million
							 dollars.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  9.46.070. 07-10-032 (Order 609), §
				  230-07-015, filed 4/24/07, effective
				  1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-020 - Making "significant progress."

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Charitable or nonprofit licensees must make "significant
				progress" toward their stated purpose. They have made "significant progress"
				when they have:
(1) Complied with all
			 requirements set forth in their bylaws and articles of incorporation;
			 and
(2) Actively engaged in
			 providing services to the public or their members during the fiscal year under
			 review, and the services directly relate to the stated purposes of the
			 organization; and
(3) Held
			 elections to select officers at least once in the previous two years;
			 and
(4) Held a general membership
			 meeting to conduct the business of the organization at least once in the
			 previous two years; and
(5) Used a
			 substantial portion of the licensees' "available resources" for providing
			 program services during the fiscal year under review. For purposes of this
			 section, "available resources":
(a) Include
			 the income generated by or from:
(i) The net
			 of all activities used to raise funds, including net gambling income;
			 and
(ii) Grants, gifts, and
			 contributions from private sources; and
(iii) Public support.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-025 - Additional requirements for "significant progress" for Groups IV and V

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In addition to meeting the significant progress requirements
				for Groups I, II, and III, Group IV and V charitable or nonprofit licensees
				must also prove they:
(1) Expended at
			 least sixty percent of net gambling income earned in the licensee's most
			 recently completed fiscal year on "functional expenses" to operate the
			 organization's programs; and
(2)
			 Used no more than thirty-five percent of total functional expenses to provide
			 supporting services. If licensees used more than fifty percent of total program
			 services expenses to provide program services through indirect methods (those
			 which are external to the organization), such as grants, contributions, and/or
			 scholarships, then supporting services expenses must not exceed twenty percent
			 of functional expenses.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  9.46.070. 07-10-032 (Order 609), §
				  230-07-025, filed 4/24/07, effective
				  1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-030 - Defining "functional expenses."

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"Functional expenses" means those expenses a charitable or
				nonprofit licensee incurs toward accomplishing its stated purpose(s).
				Functional expenses include both "program services" and "supporting
				services."
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  9.46.070. 07-10-032 (Order 609), §
				  230-07-030, filed 4/24/07, effective
				  1/1/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-035 - Defining "program service expenses."

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(1) "Program service expenses" means those
			 expenses relating to providing care, support, or assistance to individuals, or
			 sponsoring or conducting activities that directly relate to the licensee's
			 stated purpose(s).
(2) We consider
			 "program service expenses" services the licensee provided:
(a) Directly through programs to the public
			 or the licensee's members; or
(b)
			 Indirectly through:
(i) Contributions to
			 individuals or to other service-providing organizations; or
(ii) Funding scholarships; or
(iii) Sponsoring activities directly related
			 to any organizational purposes.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-040 - Defining "supporting service expenses."

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(1) "Supporting service expenses" means those
			 expenses relating to activities that are essential to the general operation of
			 the licensee's programs, but which are not directly identifiable to a specific
			 program. Supporting service expenses typically include:
(a) Management; and
(b) General overhead; and
(c) Any expenses related to soliciting
			 contributions.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-045 - Obtaining a waiver for significant progress requirements

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(1) If a charitable or nonprofit licensee is
			 unable to demonstrate that it has made significant progress, the licensee may
			 request, in writing, a waiver for all, or a portion, of the
			 requirements.
(2) In the waiver
			 request, the organization's board must:
(a)
			 Acknowledge that it is aware of the circumstances; and
(b) Show it has taken steps to correct the
			 situation which prevented compliance; and
(c) Show it has approved a plan that
			 addresses delivery of program services in the future; and
(d) Show that the organization expended at
			 least twenty-five percent of its net gambling income to provide program
			 services in the period under review. We may consider the purchase of
			 nondepreciable assets for program purposes as part of this
			 percentage.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 230 - Gambling Commission › Chapter 230-07 - Charitable and nonprofit rules › Section 230-07-050 - Defining "excessive reserves."

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(1)
			 "Excessive reserves" means the total amount of the licensee's cash, cash
			 equivalents, and other assets that would not normally be associated with
			 providing programs or fund-raising activities is greater than the sum of:
(a) The licensee's current liabilities, which
			 means debts due within one year; plus
(b) Total functional expenses during the most
			 recently completed fiscal year; plus
(c) The average net income or loss from
			 combined gambling and retail sales conducted in conjunction with gambling
			 activities for a three-month period. This average is calculated by dividing
			 annual net gambling and retail sales income or loss by four.