Bingo-Who May and May Not Participate

It depends on whether the employee is working during that occasion. An employee may play at an occasion as long as the employee is not involved with the conduct of any lawful gambling during that occasion.

 EXAMPLE:
 An employee who works the early bird games may not participate as a player in any games during that occasion.

 EXAMPLE:
 An employee who sells paper pull-tabs during a bingo occasion may not play bingo during the occasion.

The term “employee” includes a volunteer. An organization, in its house rules or internal controls, may adopt broader restrictions to limit employee player participation.

Yes, as long as they are not involved with the conduct of any lawful gambling during that occasion.

There is nothing in statute or rule that prohibits someone under 18 from being present at a bingo occasion. (Check local ordinances.)

Persons under 18 may not participate in bingo at a permitted premises, with one exception. If accompanied by a parent or guardian, persons under 18 may play bingo conducted by an organization as part of an annual community event.

No. Bingo employees may not play bingo during occasions at which they work. This includes daubing any player’s bingo paper.

No. Bingo employees may not assist players.