# WAC 230-03-005: WAC 230-03-005. Permits for recreational gaming activities

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_005

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 230-03-005
- **Heading:** WAC 230-03-005. Permits for recreational gaming activities
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 230 / Chapter 230-03 / Section 230-03-005

## Text

A recreational gaming activity (RGA) is a nongambling activity, using poker tables and gambling equipment authorized for use in fund-raising events. A RGA is conducted no more than two times per calendar year, by, or on behalf of, a sponsoring organization, business, or association, or department of an organization, business, or association.
(1) An organization, business, or association, or department of an organization, business, or association, that holds or sponsors an RGA must either:
(a) Apply for and get a permit before the event; or
(b) Hire a licensed fund-raising equipment distributor to organize and conduct the activity.
(2) Only members and guests of the sponsoring organization, business, or association, or department of the sponsoring organization, business, or association, may participate in the RGA.
(3) Permit holders must:
(a) Rent the gambling equipment used in the RGA from:
(i) A licensed distributor of fund-raising event equipment; or
(ii) A licensee who has conducted a fund-raising event within the last twelve months; and
(b) Use scrip or chips which have no cash value; and
(c) Limit the RGA to eight hours.
(4) The permit holder may charge a fee to enter the premises if that fee pays for:
(a) An accompanying meal and entertainment associated with the RGA; or
(b) The costs of renting the equipment used in the RGA.
(5) All prizes must be donated to, or provided by, the permit holder.
(6) The permit holder may allow participants to:
(a) Redeem their scrip or chips for prizes; or
(b) Trade scrip or chips for tickets which are then drawn to determine the prize winners.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 230-03-002 WAC 230-03-002. Expiration date for organizational licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_002.md)
- [WAC 230-03-005 WAC 230-03-005. Permits for recreational gaming activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_005.md)
- [WAC 230-03-010 WAC 230-03-010. Fund-raising equipment distributors must report recreational gaming activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_010.md)
- [WAC 230-03-015 WAC 230-03-015. Permits to conduct bingo at agricultural fairs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_015.md)
- [WAC 230-03-018 WAC 230-03-018. One annual change of bingo premises allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_018.md)
- [WAC 230-03-020 WAC 230-03-020. Punch board and pull-tab service business permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_020.md)
- [WAC 230-03-025 WAC 230-03-025. Applying for a manufacturer's special sales permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_025.md)
- [WAC 230-03-028 WAC 230-03-028. Online filing required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_028.md)
- [WAC 230-03-030 WAC 230-03-030. Other licenses, certificates, inspections, or permits needed to be considered for a gambling license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_030.md)
- [WAC 230-03-035 WAC 230-03-035. Applying for a license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_035.md)
- [WAC 230-03-040 WAC 230-03-040. Signing the application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_040.md)
- [WAC 230-03-045 WAC 230-03-045. Defining substantial interest holder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_045.md)
- [WAC 230-03-050 WAC 230-03-050. Additional information required from applicants for licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_050.md)
- [WAC 230-03-052 WAC 230-03-052. Registered agent to be appointed by out-of-state applicants and licensees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_052.md)

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