Washington statute
RCW 9.46.217 — Gambling records—Penalty—Exceptions
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.46: Gambling—1973 Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.46.217
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
Whoever knowingly prints, makes, possesses, stores, or transports any gambling record, or buys, sells, offers, or solicits any interest therein, whether through an agent or employee or otherwise, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. However, this section does not apply to records relating to and kept for activities authorized by this chapter when the records are of the type and kind traditionally and usually employed in connection with the particular activity. This section also does not apply to any act or acts in furtherance of the activities when conducted in compliance with this chapter and in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter. In the enforcement of this section direct possession of any such a gambling record is presumed to be knowing possession thereof.
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Questions this section answers
Is gambling records a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Gambling records is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.46.217.
Which Washington statute covers gambling records?
Gambling records is governed by RCW 9.46.217 (Gambling records—Penalty—Exceptions).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.