No consideration
There is no player entry fee or buy-in. Participation does not require a purchase from the host venue.
WASHINGTON STATE INFORMATION
Free poker.
No buy-in required.
Pocket Eights events are structured as free promotional contests. Players are not charged to participate and are not required to purchase food, drinks, or anything else to play.
LAST VERIFIEDAugust 2, 2026Against the official Washington State Legislature website
THE PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
How our events are structured.
Promotional purpose
The events promote the host venue by bringing guests together for an organized, recurring activity.
Venue-provided prizes
Host venues may provide modest gift certificates for top finishers as promotional prizes.
CURRENT PRIMARY AUTHORITY
RCW 9.46.0356
Promotional contests of chance authorized
The current statute authorizes a business promotional contest where prize and chance are present but consideration is not. It also states that qualifying promotional contests under this section are not gambling as defined in RCW 9.46.0237.
Read the Current RCW ↗Important note
This page provides general information about how Pocket Eights structures its events and links to current public statutes. It is not legal advice. Laws and their interpretation can change; venue owners should consult their own legal counsel about their specific circumstances.