Match play coupons may be offered as gambling promotions with the following restrictions:
- (1) The coupons have no value. Players cannot "double down" on the "match play" portion of the wager.
- (2) Players may double down on the chip portion of the wager, not to exceed maximum wagering limits.
- (3) A match play coupon is not considered part of the player's wager in determining the amount wagered. Match play coupons may be used by players who wager the maximum allowed.
- (4) A match play coupon is itself a gambling promotion and cannot be awarded as a prize in a promotional contest of chance, as authorized in RCW 9.46.0356.
- (5) Restrictions on the use of coupons must be disclosed on the coupon.
- (6) Expiration dates must be included on the coupon.
- (7) Match play and other similar type coupon promotions such as Lucky Bucks and Free Ace, etc., must be given to all players eligible for the promotion.
- (8) Coupon promotions allowing free play must not be given out based upon the outcome of a card game or tournament.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 17-04-010, § 230-15-453, filed 1/19/17, effective 2/19/17; WSR 08-11-044 (Order 628), § 230-15-453, filed 5/14/08, effective 7/1/08.]