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Can you summarize WARC 9.46.038?
Gambling1973 act. > Sports wageringDefined.
Short Summary
This legal document defines ‘sports wagering’ as the business of accepting wagers on various sporting events, athletic events, or competitions. It includes professional sports, collegiate sports, Olympic or international sports competitions, electronic sports or esports competitions, combinations of these events, or portions of these events. However, it specifically excludes wagering on horse racing authorized under chapter 67.16 RCW. The document provides definitions for terms such as ‘collegiate sport or athletic event’ and ’electronic or esports event’. It clarifies that a ‘professional sport or athletic event’ involves participants receiving compensation in excess of actual expenses, excluding minor league sports. The document also notes that sports wagering may not be conducted on any minor league sport, although specific penalties for non-compliance or violation are not mentioned.
Whom does it apply to?
Businesses accepting wagers on sporting events
What does it govern?
Sports wagering
What are exemptions?
Wagering on horse racing authorized pursuant to chapter 67.16 RCW
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Washington