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Introduced
01/16/2017
01/16/2017
In Committee
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to fantasy sports contests; and adding a new1section to chapter 9.46 RCW.2
AI Summary
This bill classifies fantasy sports contests as contests of skill, specifically exempting them from being considered gambling under Washington state law. The bill defines "fantasy competitions" as any fantasy or simulated sports game or educational game or contest that involves a fantasy team not based on the current membership of an actual sports team, where the prizes and awards are established in advance, the winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and skill of the participants, and the winning outcome is not based solely on the performance of a single real-world team or athlete.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Labor & Commerce. (on 01/08/2018)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5169&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5169.pdf |
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