Gambling & Gaming in Federal Way, WA (2026)
1 verified gambling & gaming rules for Federal Way, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Card Room Licensing
Federal Way lets any established food-or-drink business run social card games as a commercial stimulant once state-licensed under RCW 9.46, but taxes the activity at 10 percent of annual gross receipts under FWRC 3.40.040, with the city clerk administering collection under State Gambling Commission rules.
Federal Way Card Room Gambling Tax Rules
Some RestrictionsFWRC 3.40.020; FWRC 3.40.040(1)(d)
The city authorizes any person operating an established business primarily engaged in the selling of food or drink for consumption on the premises to conduct social card games and to utilize punchboards and pull-tabs as a commercial stimulant to such business when licensed and utilized or operated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.46 RCW. [...] In accordance with RCW 9.46.110, there is le...
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