Whats a gambling tax?
Seattle levies a gambling tax on the gross revenue generated by all people, corporations, associations, or organizations conducting or operating gambling activities within the city limits. Different tax rates, using gross revenue less the amount awarded as cash or merchandise prizes, are levied on all bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations. Some exemptions are granted; for more information, call (206)684-8484 and ask to speak with a gambling tax inspector. Is there anything special I have to do before conducting gambling activities in Seattle? Any person, corporation, association, organization or bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization intending to conduct any amusement games, bingo and raffles, punch boards and pull tabs, and social card games or any other gambling activities must register for gambling activity and a business license with Revenue and Consumer Affairs prior to commencement of such activity. You must also register with the state Gambling Commission. Are
