Chapter 230-15 WAC:

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Chapter 230-15 WAC

CARD GAME RULES

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OPERATING CARD GAMES
HTML PDF	230-15-001	"Public card room" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-005	Requirements for public card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-010	"Social card games" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-015	"Charitable and nonprofit social card room" and "guest" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-020	Approving area of premises for card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-025	Hours of play.
HTML PDF	230-15-030	Authorized nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-035	Authorizing new games or changing game rules.
HTML PDF	230-15-040	Requirements for authorized house-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-045	Withdrawing card game authorization.
HTML PDF	230-15-050	Minimum cash on hand requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-055	Limit on number of players at each table.
HTML PDF	230-15-060	Posting rules for play.
HTML PDF	230-15-065	Enforcement of card game rules of play.
HTML PDF	230-15-070	Fee restrictions for nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-075	Card game fees for nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-080	Authorized fees and authorized methods of collection.
HTML PDF	230-15-085	Requirements for authorized methods of collecting fees.
HTML PDF	230-15-090	Requirements for drop boxes.
HTML PDF	230-15-100	Providing cards and chips in card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-110	Standards for chips.
HTML PDF	230-15-111	Destruction and disposal of gambling chips.
HTML PDF	230-15-115	Standards for cards.
HTML PDF	230-15-116	Electronic facsimiles of cards allowed.
HTML PDF	230-15-120	Fees for decks of cards.
HTML PDF	230-15-125	Cutting cards in player-dealt games.
HTML PDF	230-15-126	Cutting cards in center dealer-dealt games.
HTML PDF	230-15-130	Rotating the deal in player-dealt games.
HTML PDF	230-15-135	Wagering limits for nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-140	Wagering limits for house-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-141	Additional merchandise or cash prizes for card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-145	Making wagers with chips or coin.
HTML PDF	230-15-150	Selling and redeeming chips.
HTML PDF	230-15-151	Accepting checks in exchange for chips at nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-155	NSF checks.
HTML PDF	230-15-158	Ensuring card room employees meet license requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-160	Providing dealers.
HTML PDF	230-15-165	Defining "floor supervisor."
HTML PDF	230-15-170	Photos of card room employees required.
HTML PDF	230-15-180	Playing for or assisting others prohibited.
HTML PDF	230-15-185	Preventing cheating in card games.
GENERAL RECORDS AND RECORDKEEPING FOR CARD GAMES
HTML PDF	230-15-190	Preparing card game records.
HTML PDF	230-15-195	Keeping and making daily records available.
CARD TOURNAMENTS
HTML PDF	230-15-210	Entry fees and buy-ins for card tournaments.
HTML PDF	230-15-215	Getting card tournaments approved.
HTML PDF	230-15-220	Restricting length of card tournaments.
HTML PDF	230-15-225	Tournament rules and prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-230	Offering discounted tournament fees as customer appreciation.
HTML PDF	230-15-235	Exclusive tournament entry as customer appreciation.
HTML PDF	230-15-240	Value of tournament chips.
HTML PDF	230-15-245	Reporting entry fees as gambling receipts.
HTML PDF	230-15-250	Recordkeeping for card tournaments.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CHARITABLE AND NONPROFIT CARD GAMES
HTML PDF	230-15-255	Posting rules for unlicensed card and dice games.
HTML PDF	230-15-260	Allowing guests to play social card games.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS F AND HOUSE-BANKED CARD GAME LICENSEES
HTML PDF	230-15-265	Closed circuit television system surveillance requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-267	Remote access of closed circuit television surveillance systems.
HTML PDF	230-15-270	Surveillance when operating both Class F and house-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-275	Surveillance requirements for Class F card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-280	Surveillance requirements for house-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-285	Camera and monitor requirements for closed circuit television systems.
HTML PDF	230-15-290	Analog video recording equipment requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-295	Digital video recording equipment requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-300	Using multiplex and quad recording devices in required surveillance.
HTML PDF	230-15-305	Reporting illegal or suspicious activities.
HTML PDF	230-15-310	Resolving disputes using video recordings.
HTML PDF	230-15-319	Retaining video recordings.
HTML PDF	230-15-320	Surveillance room requirements for house-banked card game licensees.
HTML PDF	230-15-325	Surveillance room sign-in log.
HTML PDF	230-15-330	Keeping a surveillance activities log.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CLASS F CARD GAMES
HTML PDF	230-15-335	Internal controls.
HTML PDF	230-15-340	Minimum number of licensed employees required.
HTML PDF	230-15-345	Numbering tables.
HTML PDF	230-15-350	Transporting drop boxes.
HTML PDF	230-15-353	Using match play coupons in nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-355	Counting procedures for fees.
PLAYER-SUPPORTED JACKPOTS
HTML PDF	230-15-360	Defining "player-supported jackpot."
HTML PDF	230-15-365	Getting approval for player-supported jackpots.
HTML PDF	230-15-370	Naming a prize fund custodian for a player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-375	Posting rules for a player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-380	Seeding a player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-385	Collecting funds for a player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-390	Collecting an administrative fee on the player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-395	House dealer required for a player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-400	Accounting for player-supported jackpot funds.
HTML PDF	230-15-405	Paying out prizes on a player-supported jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-410	Owners, prize fund custodians, and card room employees participating in player-supported jackpots.
HTML PDF	230-15-415	Removing a player-supported jackpot from play.
HTML PDF	230-15-420	Resolving disputes over player-supported jackpots.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR HOUSE-BANKED CARD GAMES Internal Controls for House-Banked Card Games
HTML PDF	230-15-425	Internal controls.
HTML PDF	230-15-430	Internal control requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-435	Defining "incompatible functions."
HTML PDF	230-15-440	Modifying internal controls and changing card games offered.
HTML PDF	230-15-445	Defining "gambling operations department manager."
HTML PDF	230-15-450	Defining "shift manager."
Operating House-Banked Card Games
HTML PDF	230-15-453	Using match play or similar coupons in gambling promotions.
HTML PDF	230-15-455	Keeping funds to pay prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-460	Supervision requirements for house-banked card rooms.
HTML PDF	230-15-465	Dealing all house-banked card games from a dealing shoe.
HTML PDF	230-15-470	Numbering gambling tables.
HTML PDF	230-15-475	Tips from players and patrons to card room employees.
HTML PDF	230-15-480	Commissions on winning hands.
HTML PDF	230-15-490	Aggregate payout limits for odds-based prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-491	Limiting payouts to dealers for tip or "toke" wagers for odds-based payouts.
HTML PDF	230-15-495	Opening tables.
HTML PDF	230-15-500	Accounting for table inventory.
HTML PDF	230-15-505	Selling gambling chips to players.
HTML PDF	230-15-506	Using debit cards to purchase chips on house-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-507	Debit card reading devices used on house-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-510	Transferring chips and coin to the gambling tables.
HTML PDF	230-15-515	Requirements for request for fill/credit slips.
HTML PDF	230-15-520	Requirements for fill/credit slips.
HTML PDF	230-15-525	Completing the fill process.
HTML PDF	230-15-530	Completing the credit process.
HTML PDF	230-15-535	Closing tables.
HTML PDF	230-15-540	Notifying the commission of card game interruptions.
HTML PDF	230-15-545	Interruption of card games for more than seven days.
Cashier's Cages in House-Banked Card Rooms
HTML PDF	230-15-550	Closely controlling money.
HTML PDF	230-15-553	Defining "cash equivalent."
HTML PDF	230-15-555	Cashier's cage design and structure.
HTML PDF	230-15-560	Operating the cashier's cage.
HTML PDF	230-15-565	Access and entrance to cashier's cage.
HTML PDF	230-15-575	Separate imprest bank allowed for nonhouse-banked card games.
HTML PDF	230-15-580	Accepting checks at the cashier's cage.
Drop Boxes in House-Banked Card Rooms
HTML PDF	230-15-585	Using drop boxes.
HTML PDF	230-15-590	Transporting drop boxes.
HTML PDF	230-15-595	Storing drop boxes not attached to tables in the count room.
HTML PDF	230-15-600	Storing drop boxes on closed gambling tables.
Count Requirements in House-Banked Card Rooms
HTML PDF	230-15-605	Requirements for count rooms.
HTML PDF	230-15-610	Preparing to conduct a count.
HTML PDF	230-15-615	Conducting the count.
HTML PDF	230-15-620	Concluding the count.
HTML PDF	230-15-625	Accounting department review of the count.
Securing House-Banked Card Room Keys
HTML PDF	230-15-630	Controlling keys and restricting access.
Jackpot Prizes for House-Banked Card Games
HTML PDF	230-15-671	Jackpot prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-673	Paying out house jackpot prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-674	Keeping funds to pay house jackpot prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-680	Operating progressive jackpot prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-685	Restrictions on progressive jackpots.
HTML PDF	230-15-690	Paying out progressive jackpot prizes.
HTML PDF	230-15-695	Adjusting progressive jackpot amounts.
HTML PDF	230-15-700	Merchandise prizes for progressive jackpots.
HTML PDF	230-15-710	Permanently removing a progressive jackpot game from play.
HTML PDF	230-15-715	Tax authorities seizing all, or a portion, of a progressive jackpot.
HTML PDF	230-15-720	Deposit and reconciliation requirements for progressive jackpot prizes.
Records and Recordkeeping for House-Banked Card Games
HTML PDF	230-15-725	Keeping all card game records.
HTML PDF	230-15-730	Keeping an accounting system.
HTML PDF	230-15-735	Keeping employee licensing records.
HTML PDF	230-15-740	Preparing required financial statements.
HTML PDF	230-15-745	Signature cards.
HTML PDF	230-15-750	Signature requirements for documents, records, and forms.
TICKET IN TICKET OUT (TITO) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IN HOUSE-BANKED CARD ROOMS
HTML PDF	230-15-755	"Ticket in ticket out (TITO) system" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-758	"Ticket" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-761	"Invalid ticket" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-764	"TITO-enabled bill validator" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-767	"Ticket redemption kiosk" defined.
HTML PDF	230-15-770	Ticket requirements.
HTML PDF	230-15-773	Requirements for ticket validation system.
HTML PDF	230-15-776	Requirements for TITO-enabled bill validators.
HTML PDF	230-15-779	Requirements for drop boxes/cassettes in TITO-enabled bill validators.
HTML PDF	230-15-782	Requirements for ticket redemption kiosks.

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230-15-105	Only authorized cards or chips may be used. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-105, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 21-11-057, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070.
230-15-175	Reporting card room employees no longer working. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-175, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 08-21-087 (Order 633), filed 10/14/08, effective 1/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070.
230-15-189	House-banked and Class F card game licensee pilot program on wagering limits for Texas Hold'em poker. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.0282. WSR 10-19-048 (Order 672), § 230-15-189, filed 9/13/10, effective 10/15/10.] Repealed by WSR 12-21-048 (Order 680), filed 10/12/12, effective 1/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-200	Reporting card game activity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 18-05-029, § 230-15-200, filed 2/9/18, effective 7/1/18; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-200, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 20-08-097, filed 3/30/20, effective 4/30/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070.
230-15-205	Card tournament licenses. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 18-05-029, § 230-15-205, filed 2/9/18, effective 7/1/18; WSR 08-21-087 (Order 633), § 230-15-205, filed 10/14/08, effective 1/1/09; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-205, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 20-08-097, filed 3/30/20, effective 4/30/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070.
230-15-485	Electronic facsimiles of cards allowed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-21-116 (Order 617), § 230-15-485, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-485, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 13-07-040 (Order 685), filed 3/14/13, effective 4/14/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070, 9.46.0282.
230-15-570	Cashier's cage bank requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-570, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 14-11-021 (Order 699), filed 5/9/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-635	Electronic key control systems. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-635, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-640	Keeping individual key control boxes for departments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-640, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-645	Keeping a key control log. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-645, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-650	Keys for the gambling operations department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-650, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-655	Keys for the security department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-655, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-660	Keys for the accounting department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-660, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-665	Keys for the surveillance department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-665, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-670	Keeping a master key control box. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-21-116 (Order 617), § 230-15-670, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-670, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-675	Key control box for the emergency key. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-675, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-15-065 (Order 714), filed 7/10/15, effective 8/9/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282.
230-15-705	Temporarily removing a progressive jackpot from play. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 07-09-033 (Order 608), § 230-15-705, filed 4/10/07, effective 1/1/08.] Repealed by WSR 21-11-057, filed 5/14/21, effective 6/14/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070.