Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit https://wsgc.wa.gov/.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

Gambling License Certification Program

Helpdesk phone:

(360) 486-3440

Subject matter expert contact information:

For equipment questions: Jennifer LaMont (360) 486-3571; For application questions: Rose Guzman (360) 486-3550

askus@wsgc.wa.gov

Recreational Gaming Activity Permit (Nonprofit)

Description/Purpose

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.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

$65

Application Information

The application is called 'Recreational Gaming Activity Permit' is online and can be accessed at https://wsgc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/gc4pkt-174-rga-pkt(np&prof).pdf.

For the specific dates applied for.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 6.3
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 1

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 2


(Summary results based on 3 submittals in 2023, no data for latest year [2024])

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

You can also download this application off of our website at: https://wsgc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/gc4pkt-174-rga-pkt(np&prof).pdf

Contacts
Washington State Gambling Commission
Headquarters
PO Box 42400
Olympia WA 98504
Website: http://www.wsgc.wa.gov
Telephone: (360) 486-3440
Toll Free: 1-800-345-2529
Telephone: (360) 486-3637
Fax: (360) 486-3629
* Credential details last updated 6/1/2022
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