UPDATE 3/24/2022: Due to staff shortages, number of requests, and competing obligations, records requests may be delayed longer then normal. Please have patience as we work through request for records as quickly as we can.

The Gambling Commission follows RCW 42.56 and WAC 230-21 regarding disclosure of its public records.

All Records Available for Public Disclosure are:

• Issued through the Commission's office at 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA
• Available during normal office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
• Processed by the Public Records Officer

Records Exempt from Disclosure are Listed in RCW 42.56 or in Other Laws that Prevent Disclosure of Certain Documents

Some examples include:

• Investigative or intelligence records, the nondisclosure of which is necessary for effective law enforcement;
• Records pending court or administrative action, for which charges have not been filed;
• Information that identifies a complainant, witness, or victim who requests nondisclosure;
• Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations and intra-agency memorandums not publicly cited by the agency in connection with any agency action;
• Records or sections of records that invade a person's right to privacy; and
• Specific agency personnel records.

Requests to View or Copy Gambling Commission Public Records may

• Be made over the phone, by mail, e-mail, fax, or in person;
• Incur copying and other costs explained on the enclosed form, which must be paid before documents can be released.
• Must be made through the Records Officer

Records Obtained Through Public Disclosure that Identify Licensed Individuals may NOT:

• Be used for any commercial purpose;
• Be used to contact licensed individuals as part of a profit-seeking business activity.

Delays Completing Your Request may Occur When:

• Your request is too broad or too vague;
• The record(s) requested cannot be readily identified; or
• Other agencies or persons affected by the request must be contacted. (RCW 42.56.540 allows the commission to notify persons named in the record prior to the disclosure of the record.)

Avoid Delays by:

• Calling for assistance;
• Signing the form and including your contact information; and
• Specifying, in detail, the record you are seeking.

Assistance is available by contacting the Gambling Commission's records officer by calling:

(800) 345-2529

(360) 486-3440

 

Submit a Tip

Looking to Submit a Tip instead of requesting records? Fill out our Tip form on our Submit a Tip page
 

Submit a Records Request:

Fill out the following fields to submit a records request.

Contact Information

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone

Fax

Address

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Request Information

Description of record *

Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement

I am requesting the above record(s) per the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. I understand that there may be costs,
described below, and I agree to pay such costs. I further understand that the commission may notify persons
named in the record of this request. I further understand and agree that I do not intend to use the record(s), to
contact, or in some way personally affect, any individual person(s) identified in the record(s), when the purpose of
that contact would be to facilitate a profit-seeking business activity. I have read and am familiar with
RCW 42.56.070, RCW 42.56.540 and WAC 230-21-015(4) as reprinted on this form.

Requestor's Signature *

Type your full name here to indicate understanding and acceptance of the agreement.

Date *

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Charges and Fees for Public Records

RCW 42.56.120 authorizes agencies to charge for certain costs related to public records requests. This statute allows state agencies to undergo their own cost-analysis determination or choose the default rates established by the Legislature. The Washington State Gambling Commission has adopted the default rates established in statute to address the growing costs associated with public records requests.

Reprint of RCW 42.56.070

This chapter shall not be construed as giving authority to any agency . . . to give, sell or provide access to lists of individuals requested for commercial purposes, and agencies . . . shall not do so unless specifically authorized or directed by law. . .

Reprint of RCW 42.56.540

An agency has the option of notifying persons names in the record or to whom a record specifically pertains . . . (and in some circumstances may be) . . . required by law to provide such notice.

Reprint of WAC 230-21-015(4)

If a person is not specifically authorized by law to obtain lists of names of individuals from public records, that person must complete a statement agreeing not to release or use the public record information for commercial purposes.