Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 9.46.039 (2026)

Greyhound racing prohibited

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(1) A person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events, if such activities are conducted for gambling purposes. A person may not transmit or receive intrastate or interstate simulcasting of greyhound racing for commercial, parimutuel, or exhibition purposes, if such activities are conducted for gambling purposes.

(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B felony, under RCW 9.46.220, professional gambling in the first degree, and is subject to the penalty under RCW 9A.20.021.

[ 1996 c 252 s 1.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2010–2010 · leading case: Internet Cmty. v. State Gambling Com'n, 238 P.3d 1163 (Wash. 2010).

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Internet Cmty. v. State Gambling Com'n, 238 P.3d 1163 (Wash. 2010). “[5] While not relevant here, a person may also be engaged in "professional gambling" if he or she conducts a lottery or violates RCW 9.46.039. RCW 9.46.0269(1)(e)-(f). [6] "Gambling activity" is not separately defined under the act, but "gambling" is defined as: [S]taking or…”

Internet Cmty. & Ent. Corp. v. Washington State Gambling Comm'n, 169 Wash. 2d 687 (Wash. 2010). “While not relevant here, a person may also be engaged in “professional gambling” if he or she conducts a lottery or violates RCW 9.46.039. RCW 9.46.0269(l)(e)-(f). “Gambling activity” is not separately defined under the act, but “gambling” is defined as: [Shaking or risking…”

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