Overview
A tax levied upon all persons, corporations, organizations, and associations for the conduct of the following activities:
| Activity |
Tax Levied |
| Bingo games and raffles - for profit |
5% of gross receipts, less cash and merchandise prizes awarded |
| Bingo games and raffles - non-profit |
Effective 1/1/2017 no tax is imposed |
| Pulltabs and punchboards |
5% of gross receipts |
| Card games (per establishment) |
$500 annually or 10% of gross receipts, whichever is higher |
| Amusement Devices |
2% of gross receipts, less actual net amount paid for prizes |
In addition to paying gambling taxes, any person or organization intending to conduct any of the activities above, must also apply and obtain a City of Renton Business License and register with the Washington State Gambling Commission prior to commencement of such activity.
For more details on applicable activities and associated taxes please refer to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) section
5-8.