Gambling Laws
State Laws concerning gambling can be found under RCW Chapter 9.46.
Gambling Rules
State rules concerning gambling can be found under WAC Title 230.
Request a Rule Change
Agency staff review all proposed rule changes before they are discussed by the commissioners. Staff prepares a rule summary, which includes a history of the rule, previous changes made to the rule, and resource/regulatory impacts the change could have.
Want to request a rule change? Use our online request a rule change form.
Comment on Proposed Rules
The Commission occasionally seeks public comments on various topics, including proposed rule changes.
Visit our 'Request for Public Comment' page to view current topics and submit your comments.
Recent Rule Revisions
Effective December 19, 2019
Petition for Change from Staff
Credit union raffle rules Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-11-013, WAC 230-03-146
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Effective August 15, 2019
Petition for Change from Public
Card shuffling devices connecting to a secure cellular network for billing purposes Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-16-152
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Effective August 15, 2019
Petition for Change from Public
Licensed distributors providing training and licensing assistance to new and existing punch board and/or pull-tab operators Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-03-190, WAC 230-03-210
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Effective June 10, 2019
Petition for Change from Staff
Transporting, displaying, and selling gambling equipment at trade shows Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-16-005, WAC 230-06-050
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Effective January 1, 2019
Petition for Change from Public
Soft Count Rules for Card Rooms Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-15-610, WAC 230-15-615
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Effective June 10, 2018
Petition for Change from Public
Pre-Shuffled Cards for Baccarat Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-06-053, WAC 230-16-158, WAC 230-15-115
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Effective June 10, 2018
Petition for Change from Staff
Fee Simplification Package 5 Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-05-125, WAC 230-05-170
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Effective July 1, 2018
Petition for Change from Staff
Fee Simplification Packages 3 and 4 Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-05-175, WAC 230-05-102, WAC 230-07-155, WAC 230-07-160, WAC 230-09-056, WAC 230-10-040, WAC 230-10-180, WAC 230-10-457, WAC 230-13-169, WAC 230-16-160, WAC 230-16-165, WAC 230-16-175, WAC 230-16-180
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Effective July 1, 2018
Petition for Change from Staff
Fee Simplification Package 2 Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-06-176, WAC 230-06-081, WAC 230-06-082, WAC 230-17-151, WAC 230-17-152, WAC 230-03-085, WAC 230-17-150, WAC 230-17-155, WAC 230-09-115, WAC 230-09-125, WAC 230-10-045, WAC 230-10-055, WAC 230-10-065, WAC 230-10-070, WAC 230-10-075, WAC 230-10-085, WAC 230-10-090, WAC 230-10-120, WAC 230-10-125, WAC 230-10-275, WAC 230-10-330, WAC 230-10-331, WAC 230-10-350, WAC 230-10-385, WAC 230-10-395, WAC 230-10-240, WAC 230-10-425, WAC 230-10-435, WAC 230-10-451, WAC 230-13-075, WAC 230-13-152, WAC 230-13-155, WAC 230-13-160, WAC 230-14-250, WAC 230-14-280, WAC 230-14-284, WAC 230-15-005, WAC 230-15-080, WAC 230-15-100, WAC 230-15-110, WAC 230-15-115, WAC 230-15-120, WAC 230-15-135, WAC 230-15-200, WAC 230-15-205, WAC 230-16-130, WAC 230-16-220, WAC 230-06-170, WAC 230-06-046, WAC 230-06-083, WAC 230-06-100, WAC 230-06-110, WAC 230-06-112, WAC 230-06-124, WAC 230-06-150, WAC 230-07-090, WAC 230-07-125, WAC 230-07-140, WAC 230-11-095, WAC 230-11-100
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Effective May 1, 2018
Petition for Rule Change from Staff
Fee Simplification Package 1 Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-03-161, WAC 230-03-162, WAC 230-03-163, WAC 230-03-164, WAC 230-03-177, WAC 230-03-178, WAC 230-03-179, WAC 230-03-192, WAC 230-05-016, WAC 230-05-017, WAC 230-05-018, WAC 230-05-101, WAC 230-05-104, WAC 230-05-106, WAC 230-05-108, WAC 230-05-110, WAC 230-05-112, WAC 230-05-114, WAC 230-05-116, WAC 230-05-120, WAC 230-05-122, WAC 230-05-124, WAC 230-05-126, WAC 230-05-128, WAC 230-05-132, WAC 230-05-134, WAC 230-05-136, WAC 230-05-138, WAC 230-05-140, WAC 230-05-142, WAC 230-05-160, WAC 230-05-165, WAC 230-03-015, WAC 230-03-035, WAC 230-03-060, WAC 230-03-185, WAC 230-03-190, WAC 230-03-235, WAC 230-03-265, WAC 230-03-285, WAC 230-03-330
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Effective February 24, 2018
Petition for Rule Change from Staff
Electronic or Mechanical Gambling Equipment Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-17-192
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Effective December 22, 2017
Petition for Rule Change from Public
Pricing Plans for Members Only Raffles Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-11-087
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Effective February 19, 2017
Petition for Rule Change from Public
Match Play Coupons Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-15-353, WAC 230-15-453
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Effective February 19, 2017
Petition for Rule Change from Public
Gambling Promotions Concise Explanatory Statement
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WAC 230-06-030, WAC 230-06-031
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Rulemaking Process
When we officially announce a rule, we do so through permanent rulemaking, expedited rulemaking or emergency rulemaking.
The permanent rulemaking process
Stage 1
A Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101 form) is filed with the Code Reviser's Office.
Stage 2
A Proposed Rulemaking (CR-102 form) and the proposed rule language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office. Notice of the public hearing date and comment period are provided on the CR-102 form.
Stage 3
A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the final rule language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office.
Stage 4
Normally, rules become effective January 1 or July 1. However, the request of the public or staff, the Commission may vote to have the rule become effective 31 days after filing the CR-103 form with the Code Reviser's Office.
The expedited adoption rulemaking process
Stage 1
Expedited Rulemaking (CR-105 form) and the expedited proposed language or expedited repeal language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office.
Stage 2
A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the rule adoption language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office.
Stage 3
The rule adoption or repeal becomes effective 31 days after filing the Rulemaking Order of Adoption with the Code Reviser's Office unless a later date is specified.
The emergency rulemaking process
Stage 1
A Rulemaking Order of Adoption (CR-103 form) and the rule adoption language are filed with the Code Reviser's Office.
Stage 2
The rule becomes effective upon filing, unless a later date is specified.
Click here to view a flowchart that describes the rulemaking process.
Washington State Register
During the review process, all proposed rule changes are published in the Washington State Register.