Rule Changes
Gambling Laws
State Laws concerning gambling can be found under Chapter 9.46 RCW.
Gambling Rules
State rules concerning gambling can be found under Title 230 WAC.
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
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Effective on or after April 15, 2021
Petition for Change from Staff
Repeal of Definitions
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Effective on or after March 29, 2021
Petition for Change from Staff
Sports Wagering Pre-Licensing Investigation
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Effective on or after March 19, 2021
Petition for Change from Staff
Raffles
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Effective on or after February 19, 2021
Petition for Change from Public
Increasing Pull-tab Prize Limits
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Effective on or after February 19, 2021
Petition for Change from Staff
Defining "scientific."
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WAC 230-03-133 |
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Effective on or after August 21, 2020
Petition for Change from Staff Costs of Providing Public Records Concise Explanatory Statement |
WAC 230-21-016 |
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Effective on or after June 14, 2020
Petition for Change from Staff Quarterly License Reporting Dates Concise Explanatory Statement |
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Effective on or after April 23, 2020
Petition for Change from Staff Fee simplification -- amendments Concise Explanatory Statement |
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Effective on or after April 23, 2020
Petition for Change from Staff Fee simplification -- repeals Concise Explanatory Statement |
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Effective February 24, 2020
Petition for Change from Staff Clarification of license fees for raffles -- credit unions Concise Explanatory Statement |
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Effective February 24, 2020
Petition for Change from Staff Clarification of rules regarding Commission's public meetings Concise Explanatory Statement |
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Effective December 19, 2019
Petition for Change from Staff Credit union raffle rules Concise Explanatory Statement |
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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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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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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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Effective January 1, 2019
Petition for Change from Public Soft Count Rules for Card Rooms Concise Explanatory Statement |
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.