This document governs the use of computer systems for electronically generated bingo cards. It applies to manufacturers of electronically generated bingo cards for electronic bingo daubers and operators. The document specifies that the computer used must retain a record of transactions until the operator totals, prints, and clears the transactions, even in case of power disruption. It also requires the computer to compute and print out the total of all transactions upon request.

Manufacturers of electronically generated bingo cards for electronic bingo daubers must imprint their cards with a control system that includes at least: (1) A card number; and (2) A consecutive transaction number for each sheet of cards that does not repeat in less than 999,999 transactions; and (3) The name of the licensee operating the activity; and (4) The time and date of the transaction; and (5) The game number; and (6) The amount paid for the opportunity to play each game.

This document governs the remote access of electronic raffle systems. It applies to licensed representatives of the manufacturer of the equipment. The manufacturer must submit an application and documentation, and have the remote access solution tested for approval. The manufacturer must notify and receive approval from the electronic raffle licensee before remotely accessing the system. Remote access must occur using a dedicated and secure communication protocol or application utilizing encryption. It must only be conducted through a laptop or computer owned and issued by the manufacturer, meeting specific requirements such as employing full disk encryption, having current updated antivirus software, and employing active firewall software.

This document pertains to the brief adjudicative proceedings adopted by the Washington Administrative Code and the Gambling Commission. Brief adjudicative proceedings are conducted in various situations, including stays of summary suspension, denying or revoking extended operating hours for card games and bingo, appeals by charitable or nonprofit licensees for waiver of significant progress requirements, failure to pay required gambling taxes as the only alleged violation, failure to pay a quarterly license fee or submit a quarterly license report, and when the parties stipulate to using a brief adjudicative proceeding.

This document pertains to summary suspensions in the context of gambling activities. A summary suspension refers to the immediate revocation of a license or permit, preventing the person or organization from operating or conducting gambling activities. The Washington Administrative Code delegates the authority to the director to issue an order for summary suspension if it is determined that the licensee or permittee has engaged in actions that pose a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a centralized, statewide self-exclusion program, administered by the commission, allowing a person with a gambling problem or gambling disorder to voluntarily exclude themselves from licensed house-banked card rooms and participating tribal gaming facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.071. WSR 22-05-019, 230-23-001, filed 2/4/22, effective 5/1/22.]

This document outlines the obligations of lottery retailers in Washington state. It applies to all lottery retailers and lottery license applicants. The retailers are responsible for the condition and security of the packs of instant tickets they receive from the director. They must hold the packs in safekeeping until ready to begin sales and activate the packs on the lottery-issued terminal before selling the tickets. If any tickets are lost, stolen, or unaccounted for before activation, the retailer must immediately notify the director and may be charged $25 for each missing pack.

Each lottery retailer is to conform to the instructions and requirements established by the director for the delivery and return of tickets, the location and display of lottery materials, the conduct of a specific game, and other lottery business. [Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. WSR 08-11-043, 315-06-030, filed 5/14/08, effective 6/14/08; WSR 86-01-060 (Order 83), 315-06-030, filed 12/16/85. Statutory Authority: 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7. WSR 82-21-040 (Order 5), 315-06-030, filed 10/15/82.

Each lottery retailer shall enter into an agreement with the lottery containing such terms and conditions as the director may require pursuant to WAC 315-30-080. Failure to enter into such an agreement may result in denial of a lottery terminal; immediate discontinuance of a lottery terminal operation, or removal of a lottery terminal from an online location. [Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040 and 67.70.040 (1), (3). WSR 07-11-037, 315-30-075, filed 5/8/07, effective 6/8/07.

This document outlines the reporting requirements for persons operating contests of chance and amusement games in Washington state. It applies to individuals or entities involved in activities such as pull-tab and punch board games, card games, bingo games, raffles, and amusement games like dart-toss games, ball-throw or ball-roll games, and crane games. Nonprofit organizations conducting fund-raising activities may be eligible for tax exemptions. The document also highlights the role of the Washington state gambling commission in regulating these activities and provides references to relevant laws and contacts for licensing and reporting responsibilities.