WAC 230-10-025   Defining "bingo equipment."  (1) "Bingo equipment" means all equipment for use in bingo games for which consideration is charged to play and prizes are awarded to winners. Bingo equipment includes, at least:

     (a) Bingo ball mixers that use air flow (blowers) or other mechanical means to mix balls and allow balls to be randomly drawn; and

     (b) Electronic flashboards that interface with the mixing and selection devices; and

     (c) Bingo cards; and

     (d) Electronic bingo card daubers, including the software and equipment connected with them; and

     (e) Any other device commonly used in the direct operation of the game.

     (2) Bingo equipment does not mean general purpose equipment, such as:

     (a) Tables, chairs, or card stands; or

     (b) Audio or video equipment used only to communicate progress of the game to players; or

     (c) Computer or cash register equipment used to record sales or store records; or

     (d) General supplies, such as glue sticks, daubers, and other items for resale to players; or

     (e) Bingo games manufactured and sold for recreational purposes.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-10-033 (Order 610), § 230-10-025, filed 4/24/07, effective 1/1/08.]