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Washington State Gambling Commission
P.O. Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504
360-486-3440
360-486-3629 (fax)

RCW 9.46 - Duties

.010	Liberally construe RCW 9.46 to closely control gambling
.0209	Charitable/nonprofit progress toward purposes
.0331	Allow amusement games at certain locations
.050	- Elect a "chairman" annually - Meet at least quarterly - Enter into a surety bond
.070(1)(2)(3)(4)	Issue licenses
.070(5)	Establish license fees
.070(6)	Establish methods of payments
.070(7)	Require certain information on apps
.070(8)(9)	Require records & reports
.070(11)	Establish scope of gambling activities
.070(12)	Regulate fees for card games
.070(14)	Adopt regulations
.070(15)	Provide a model tax ordinance
.070(18)	Publish a list of licensees
.070(19)	Determine "active membership" for nonprofit organizations
.070(20)	Carry out duties
.071	Provide problem gambling information signs
.080	Hire a Director
.090	Make reports to Legislature & Governor
.100	Deposit all moneys daily
.116	Ensure Punchboard/Pull Tab fees cover costs
.153	Protect informants from discrimination
.300	Make records available for public
.360	- Negotiate Class III tribal casino compacts - Coordinate legislative review of compacts - Forward compacts to the Governor