Bingo games can only be promoted, operated, and conducted by a charitable, civic, educational, fraternal, veterans' or religious organization, volunteer fire department or grange. The organization must have been established for at least 2 years.
Members of another sponsoring organization may assist with the operation of the bingo game as long as they have received a permit from the municipality where the event will be hosted.
Recreational Bingo may be operated by senior citizen originations and PTOs/ PTAs who are permitted by the municipality. Recreational bingo permits do not allow for fundraising. These organizations must apply for a separate permit for fundraising purposes.
Please note: Outside vendors and individuals may NOT be hired to run bingo events. Doing so may result in penalties for the organization and the hired vendors.
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