THE VISION

To be the foremost educational and entertainment-oriented association in the commercial gaming industry.

MISSION

The Recreational Gaming Association is organized to encourage, strengthen and protect the responsible operation of commercial gaming as a form of entertainment in the State of Washington

CORE VALUES

♦  Embrace the philosophy of “united we stand.” While each member’s business is unique, collectively licensees are a powerful, unified voice for mutual causes and concerns.
♦  Member licensees have a moral and legal duty to operate commercial card room businesses responsibly.
♦  Licensed establishments have the right to operate without unreasonable government interference/intrusion.
♦  RGA will strive for fair treatment within all elements of the gaming industry.
♦  RGA will promote the education and awareness of its membership in identifying members of society who may have a gambling problem.
♦  RGA will promote the participation of its members in contributing to charitable and non-profit organizations/entities within their communities.
♦  RGA will inform and organize participation by members concerning all matters affecting the industry.
♦  RGA will strive to be a leader among industry associations, manufacturers and distributors, and encourage healthy working relationships with other organizations representing the entertainment/hospitality industry.
♦  RGA has adopted the concept that it is the right of all commercial card room gaming licensees to collectively promote and preserve the legal and responsible activity of gaming as a form of entertainment in the state of Washington. RGA embraces the concept that independent licensees and their businesses are a positive component of the communities in which business is conducted.