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WA SB5621
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Derek Stanford
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AI Summary
- Excludes electronic raffles conducted at live sporting events from the statutory definition of "raffle" under Washington's gambling laws
- Requires excluded electronic raffles to award total prizes equal to 50 percent of gross gambling receipts collected
- Traditional raffles remain defined as games with individually numbered tickets sold for no more than $100 each, conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations
- Amends RCW 9.46.0277, which was last updated in 2009
Legislative Description
Addressing electronic raffles at live sporting events.
Last Action
Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Business, Trade & Economic Development1/12/2026
Business, Financial Services & Trade1/31/2025
Full Bill Text
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