The bill amends RCW 9.46.0277 to clarify the definition of a "raffle" in the context of gambling laws in Washington State. It 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. The bill emphasizes that the game must be conducted by a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization, with no part of the proceeds benefiting individuals outside the organization.

Importantly, the bill introduces new language 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. This change aims to differentiate traditional raffles from electronic raffles at sporting events, potentially allowing for different regulatory treatment and operational guidelines for these types of games.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.46.0277