[Wally S]

It is an interesting rule in Washington. The quoted statue seems to hold for a requires bet or ante. I have often thought that a house could allow last action to a volentary bet if they wanted and not be in violation of the rule for max antes. They colud not, however, allow an extra bet as it would violate the max raise rule. Most cardrooms have no interest in pushing the rules because the Wa State gambling comm has shown no understanding of poker and has made some terrible enforcement decisions against some cardrooms.