(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. WSR 07-10-033 (Order 610), § 230-10-025, filed 4/24/07, effective 1/1/08.]