Wow, nothing like that in Washington that I know of, I'm guessing it's a state law thing. Most of my good paying gigs are in the tribal casinos here. Many of them do have security procedures where the musicians either surrender their IDs or at least check in to get a visitors badge. Some don't have any security check and anyone can show up and play. All of them have strict policies regarding behavior/dress/vulgarity/alcohol/gambling etc. Which is fine by me...it's just a job to us, we aren't there to party. Plenty of other bar gigs where we CAN let loose so no biggie. They are usually great gigs, the only real downside being the smoke.
But geez, I've never heard of entertainers having to get any kind of license or background check. Some places I book through an agent, others I do directly with the casino, so I'd know.
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