Addressing electronic raffles at live sporting events.

SB 5621 exempts electronic raffles held at live sporting events from Washington State's standard raffle regulations, provided the total prize amount equals no more than 50% of the gross gambling receipts collected. This directly affects sporting venues, event organizers, and ticket purchasers at games or events where such raffles are offered. The key provision clarifies that these specific electronic raffles - where prizes are capped at half the revenue - are not considered traditional raffles under state law, removing them from requirements like charitable organization oversight and revenue distribution rules. The bill does not change how raffles operate but defines a clear exemption for this common event feature.