(2) 'Public card room' is that area of the premises of a profit-seeking retail business which has been set aside for the playing of cards by members of the public as a commercial stimulant to that business in accordance with state law and the rules of the Washington State Gambling Commission. (1) 'Card game,' for the purposes of these rules, is a social card game as defined by RCW 9.46.020(18), played by consenting adults wherein wagers are made and collected by the participants based upon the outcome of the game. 5.05.020 Limitation on the number of guests.ĥ.05.040 Portion of premises used for card playing limited.ĥ.05.060 Persons shall not share in winnings or charge additional fee on playing cards.ĥ.05.070 Rules of card games to be posted.ĥ.05.090 Change in method of wagering prohibited.ĥ.05.100 Licensee to furnish all cards, chips and other services.ĥ.05.110 Wagers to be made with chips only.ĥ.05.120 Wagers by other than participants prohibited.ĥ.05.130 Person not to bring their own cards or chips.ĥ.05.140 Devices, mechanisms, giving advantage – Prohibited.ĥ.05.150 Owners and employers not to play cards on licensee’s premises.ĥ.05.160 No person shall have someone play for him or assist another participant.ĥ.05.170 Participants to compete on equal terms – Deal to rotate among players.ĥ.05.180 Number of tables and players limited.ĥ.05.190 Intoxicated persons or persons under age of 21 shall not play cards or provide services to the game.ĥ.05.210 Licensee to prevent cheating in card games.ĥ.05.230 Violation – Penalty.

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