Gambling & Gaming in Kent, WA (2026)
1 verified gambling & gaming rules for Kent, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Card Room Licensing
Kent permits house-banked card rooms as commercial stimulant businesses under KCC 3.21.010(D), pursuant to RCW 9.46.295, provided the operator holds a state Gambling Commission license and the site conforms to KCC Title 15 zoning. Gross card-game revenue is taxed by the city.
House-Banked Card Rooms Allowed in Kent
Some RestrictionsKCC 3.21.010(D)
House-banked card rooms. Pursuant to RCW 9.46.295 and to the city's police power and legislative authority, the operation or conduct of house-banked card rooms by any person, association, or organization as a commercial stimulant, as defined in Chapter 9.46 RCW, is allowed within the city of Kent pursuant to KCC Title 15. It is further provided that bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizatio...
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