Recreational Bingo may be operated by senior citizen organizations and Parent Teacher Organizations/Parent Teacher Associations who are permitted by the municipality. Recreational bingo permits do not allow fundraising. These organizations must apply for a separate permit for fundraising purposes.
Recreational Bingo Registration for Senior Citizens
Organizations consisting of members 60 years of age and older (one time registration issued for the life of the organization and does not need to be renewed)
Recreational Bingo Registration for Parent Teacher Associations or Organization (annual registration)
PTA/PTO groups that desire to conduct bingo to raise funds rather than for recreational purposes must comply with charitable games bingo statutes.
Within 10 days after each bingo event, the organization is required to file a financial return with the municipality, providing pertinent event information including the gross receipts, prizes awarded and net profit, of which a payment of 5 percent of the gross receipts of the bingo session, less the prizes awarded, will be paid to the municipality.