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Can you summarize WAAC 230-06-030?
Rules for all licensees. > Restrictions and conditions for gambling promotions.
Short Summary
This document outlines the restrictions and conditions for gambling promotions conducted by licensees. Licensees are allowed to conduct gambling promotions to encourage player participation without the need for review or approval, subject to certain restrictions and conditions. The licensees must establish rules and restrictions for giving promotional prizes and items to players. They must comply with all applicable federal, state, and tribal laws and rules. The rules and restrictions must be clearly displayed in the gambling area and included in promotional materials or advertisements. All players eligible for the promotion must have an equal opportunity to participate. Licensees are prohibited from giving another chance to participate in a regulated gambling activity as a promotional item, except for members-only progressive raffles. Licensees may add additional merchandise or cash prizes as part of a gambling promotion, including increasing payouts for licensed gambling activities. Licensed manufacturers, distributors, and service suppliers may provide cash or merchandise items to licensed operators as promotional prizes, subject to certain conditions. The plan for the gambling promotion must be submitted to the director at least ninety days in advance, including details such as rules and restrictions, prize safeguarding, prize distribution, promotion dates, and a prize winner’s record. Promotional prizes or items based on additional elements of chance are generally prohibited, except for authorized promotional activities in licensed bingo operators and card rooms. Combining gambling activities and related promotions with promotional contests of chance as defined in RCW 9.46.0356 is not allowed.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensees
What does it govern?
Gambling promotions
What are exemptions?
Members-only progressive raffles conducted as authorized in WAC 230-11-091
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Washington