State Profile
Washington
No-Fee Bar Bingo
Washington State directly recognizes commercial no-fee bingo and bar bingo as promotional contests of chance. Venues may offer free-entry bingo without a gambling license — subject to specific state limits on frequency, prizes, and recordkeeping.
What Kenosabe Provides
- Caller tablet software
- Real-time TV display system
- Session management tools
- Promotional card templates (recreational card mode)
- Mobile player experience
- Setup, training, and support
What the Venue Is Responsible For
- Ensuring no fee or purchase is required to play
- Running no more than twice per week, 3 hrs per session
- Providing merchandise prizes only (no cash)
- Keeping each prize under $25
- Staying within the $100/week and $5,000/year prize caps
- Recording winners and prizes as required by state
Washington State Limits at a Glance
Entry Fee
None allowed
Max Frequency
Twice per week
Max Session Length
3 hours
Prize Type
Merchandise only
Max Prize Per Item
Under $25
Max Prizes Per Week
$100
Max Prizes Per Year
$5,000
Winner Records
Required
Which Kenosabe Plan Fits Washington?
Weekly Plan — 1 night/week
✓ Fits Washington
Plus Plan — 2 nights/week
✓ Fits Washington
Unlimited Plan — 3+ nights/week
✗ Exceeds WA limit
Sources
Washington State Gambling Commission — Promotional Contests of Chance
wsgc.wa.gov — Promotional Contests of Chance
Washington State Gambling Commission — Unlicensed Gambling Activities for Commercial Businesses
wsgc.wa.gov — Unlicensed Activities Guide (PDF)
Kenosabe provides software and entertainment tools only. This page is for general business planning purposes and is not legal advice. Washington state limits are subject to change. Venues are responsible for confirming compliance with the Washington State Gambling Commission and any applicable local requirements before hosting any event.
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