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SB 5512

Allowing for the use of centralized surveillance systems by house-banked card rooms.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Boehnke and 1 co-sponsor

SB 5512 permits Washington house-banked card rooms to deploy centralized surveillance systems for gaming floor monitoring.

First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade.
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Bill Summary · SB 5512

Legislative bill overview

SB 5512 authorizes house-banked card rooms in Washington to install and operate centralized surveillance systems for monitoring gaming activities. The bill permits these establishments to use integrated camera networks and recording technology across their facilities, rather than operating under existing surveillance limitations. This represents a regulatory change specific to licensed card room operations.

Why is this important

Card rooms operate in a regulated gaming environment where surveillance serves both consumer protection and fraud prevention purposes. Centralizing surveillance systems could improve operators' ability to detect cheating, collusion, and other violations while creating a standardized approach to monitoring. However, the expansion of surveillance capabilities in commercial spaces raises questions about data security, employee privacy, and the scope of monitoring authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Expanded centralized surveillance could capture more data on employees and patrons than previous systems, raising questions about consent, data retention, and secondary uses of recorded information
  • Regulatory framework gaps: The bill may lack sufficient detail on data security standards, access controls, footage retention periods, and oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse
  • Competitive advantage: Allowing centralized systems could disadvantage smaller card rooms unable to afford such infrastructure, potentially concentrating market power among larger operators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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