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

Our Mission

Protect the Public by Ensuring that Gambling is Legal and Honest.

Our Vision

We will maintain public confidence by:
  • Conducting a fair and effective gambling regulatory and enforcement program
  • Investigating illegal activities
  • Building positive partnerships and relationships
  • Providing a workplace that allows employees to excel at their jobs
  • Anticipating and responding to the evolving gambling industry
  • Our Values

    We Value Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Diversity.



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    Access Washington

    Doing Business in Washington
    Doing Business in Washington

    National Indian Gaming Commission
    National Indian Gaming Commission

    Governor's Office of Indian Affairs
    Governor's Office of Indian Affairs

    Problem Gambling
    Problem Gambling

    DSHS Problem Gambling Program
    DSHS Problem Gambling Program

    Rules and Laws

    All proposed rule changes are reviewed by our Commissioners who decide to approve or deny the requested change. The Commission normally meets the second Thursday and Friday of each month. Approximately ten days before each meeting, a meeting agenda is posted on our website outlining what topics will be discussed at the meeting. Text of proposed rule changes and explanations of each change are posted with the Friday agenda. Commission meetings are open to the public.

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    During the Commission’s review process, all proposed rule changes are published in the Washington State Register.

    Proposed rule changes are discussed at Commission meetings.

    Proposed rule changes are generally discussed at three monthly Commission meetings. At the first meeting rules are “Up for Discussion and Possible Filing;” the second meeting “Up for Discussion;” and the third meeting “Up for Final Action.” When rules are Up for Final Action, the Commission may choose to adopt the rules, hold them over for further discussion, or completely remove them from the agenda.

    How you can comment on a proposed rule change.

    Commission meetings are open to the public. If you have comments regarding the proposed rule change, you are encouraged to attend the Commission meeting and address the Commission in person. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send your comments in writing and they will be forwarded to the Commission for consideration. Send comments to:

    Susan Arland, Rules Coordinator
    WSGC
    P.O. Box 42400
    Olympia, Washington 98504-2400

    or by e-mail

    What is a Study Session?

    Study Sessions are held Thursday mornings of each Commission meeting. Study Session agendas are linked to Thursday’s Commission meeting agenda. Study Sessions provide an opportunity for staff and stakeholders to get together and discuss current issues, such as proposed rule changes before they are discussed by the Commission and legislative updates. Proposed rule changes are linked to the Study Session Agenda so you may review them prior to the meeting. Licensees and the public are encouraged to attend.

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