Washington legal term
Electronic or esports event in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Electronic or esports event” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Electronic or esports event” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Electronic or esports event" means a live event or tournament attended or watched by members of the public where games or matches are contested in real time by players and teams and players or teams can win a prize based on their performance in the live event or tournament. (RCW 9.46.038)
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