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RCW 9.46.0201"Amusement game.""Amusement game," as used in this chapter, means a game played for entertainment in which: (1) The contestant actively participates; (2) The outcome depends in a material degree upon the skill of the contestant; (3) Only merchandise prizes are awarded; (4) The outcome is not in the control of the operator; (5) The wagers are placed, the winners are determined, and a distribution of prizes or property is made in the presence of all persons placing wagers at such game; and (6) Said game is conducted or operated by any agricultural fair, person, association, or organization in such manner and at such locations as may be authorized by rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this chapter as now or hereafter amended. Cake walks as commonly known and fish ponds as commonly known shall be treated as amusement games for all purposes under this chapter.[1987 c 4 § 2. Formerly RCW 9.46.020(1), part.] RCW 9.46.0289"Whoever," "person.""Whoever" and "person," as used in this chapter, include natural persons, corporations and partnerships and associations of persons; and when any corporate officer, director or stockholder or any partner authorizes, participates in, or knowingly accepts benefits from any violation of this chapter committed by his or her corporation or partnership, he or she shall be punishable for such violation as if it had been directly committed by him or her.[1987 c 4 § 23. Formerly RCW 9.46.020(22).] RCW 9.46.0305Dice or coin contests for music, food, or beverage payment.The legislature hereby authorizes the wagering on the outcome of the roll of dice or the flipping of or matching of coins on the premises of an establishment engaged in the business of selling food or beverages for consumption on the premises to determine which of the participants will pay for coin-operated music on the premises or certain items of food or beverages served or sold by such establishment and therein consumed. Such establishments are hereby authorized to possess dice and dice cups on their premises, but only for use in such limited wagering. Persons engaged in such limited form of wagering shall not be subject to the criminal or civil penalties otherwise provided for in this chapter: PROVIDED, That minors shall be barred from engaging in the wagering activities allowed by this chapter.[1987 c 4 § 25. Formerly RCW 9.46.020(1), part.] RCW 9.46.0361Turkey shoots authorized.The legislature hereby authorizes bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations to conduct, without the necessity of obtaining a permit or license to do so from the commission, turkey shoots permitting wagers of money. Such contests shall not constitute such gambling or lottery as otherwise prohibited in this chapter, or be subject to civil or criminal penalties. Such organizations must be organized for purposes other than the conduct of turkey shoots. Such turkey shoots shall be held in accordance with all other requirements of this chapter, other applicable laws, and rules that may be adopted by the commission. Gross revenues from all such turkey shoots held by the organization during the calendar year shall not exceed five thousand dollars. Turkey shoots conducted under this section shall meet the following requirements: (1) The target shall be divided into one hundred or fewer equal sections, with each section constituting a chance to win. Each chance shall be offered directly to a prospective contestant for one dollar or less; (2) The purchaser of each chance shall sign his or her name on the face of the section he or she purchases; (3) The person shooting at the target shall not be a participant in the contest, but shall be a member of the organization conducting the contest; (4) Participation in the contest shall be limited to members of the organization which is conducting the contest and their guests; (5) The target shall contain the following information: (a) Distance from the shooting position to the target; (b) The gauge of the shotgun; (c) The type of choke on the barrel; (d) The size of shot that will be used; and (e) The prize or prizes that are to be awarded in the contest; (6) The targets, shotgun, and ammunition shall be available for inspection by any person purchasing a chance thereon, the commission, or by any law enforcement agency upon demand, at all times before the prizes are awarded; (7) The turkey shoot shall award the prizes based upon the greatest number of shots striking a section; (8) No turkey shoot may offer as a prize the right to advance or continue on to another turkey shoot or turkey shoot target; and (9) Only bona fide members of the organization who are not paid for such service may participate in the management or operation of the turkey shoot, and all income therefrom, after deducting the cost of prizes and other expenses, shall be devoted solely to the lawful purposes of the organization.[1987 c 4 § 36. Formerly RCW 9.46.030(12).] RCW 9.46.225Professional gambling Penalties not applicable to authorized activities.The penalties provided for professional gambling in this chapter shall not apply to the activities authorized by this chapter when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.[1987 c 4 § 37. Formerly RCW 9.46.030(11).]

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