This bill amends RCW 9.46.0277 to clarify the definition of a "raffle" in the context of gambling laws in Washington State. The new language specifies that a raffle is a game where tickets are sold for no more than one hundred dollars each, with prizes awarded based on a drawing. However, the bill introduces a significant change by stating that the term "raffle" does not include electronic raffles conducted at live sporting events, provided that the total prize amount is 50 percent of the gross gambling receipts collected.

The amendment aims to differentiate traditional raffles from electronic raffles at sporting events, thereby allowing for a distinct regulatory framework for this type of gambling. This change is intended to facilitate the operation of electronic raffles in a manner that aligns with the existing laws governing charitable and nonprofit organizations while ensuring that the proceeds benefit the organizations conducting the games.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.46.0277