Whoever engages in gambling activities not specifically authorized by the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 9.46 RCW, or whoever knowingly causes, aids, abets or conspires with another to engage in gambling activities not specifically authorized by the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 9.46 RCW shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 19960 § 1, 1973-10-30)
A person engages in gambling if he stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under his control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that he or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome. Gambling does not include pari-mutuel betting as authorized by Chapter 67.14 RCW or those acts authorized by the State of Washington under Chapter 9.46 RCW when the permission of the State is obtained as provided in said chapter, bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contract, including, but not limited to, contracts for the purchase and/or sale at a future date of securities or commodities, and agreements to compensate for loss caused by the happening of chance, including, but not limited to, contracts of indemnity or guaranty and life, health, or accident insurance.
(Ord. 19960 § 1, 1973-10-30)