Conducting Bingo
Information Required
General information, house rules, and name of paid employees are information required to be posted.
Selling Price and Coupons
The sales price of bingo paper sold is set when ordering bingo paper. Coupons may be used to alter the sales price.
Starting Cash Banks
A starting cash bank is money placed in the cash drawer prior to the beginning of the bingo occasion. It's used to make change and pay prizes awarded.
Selling Bingo Paper or Hard Cards
Bingo paper or hard cards are valid only during the bingo occasion for which they were purchased. Bingo paper or hard cards may not be reserved or held for any player.
Selling Food and Beverages
An organization may not purchase food and beverage items using lawful gambling funds. This includes coffee, cups, and candy.
Before the Game Begins
Before the game begins, there must be inspection of bingo balls and bingo boards, replacement of defective bingo balls, announce pattern and prize, and display prizes.
Cancellation of Bingo Occasion
Requirements regarding a cancelled or discontinued bingo occasion.
Calling Bingo Numbers
The game begins with the first called letter and number of a randomly drawn or selected bingo number.
Bingo Boards
A bingo board may be used in leiu of a bingo ball selection device.
Verifying and Declaring a Winner
Description of the required process for verifying winning bingos.
Awarding Prizes
Splitting prizes among multiple winners and requirements for a bingo prize receipts.
Closing a Bingo Occasion
After the close of a bingo occasion, complete the appropriate bingo form(s).
Deposit Information
Procedures and requirements for the deposit of bingo proceeds.
Fund Loss
Procedures for reporting a loss of bingo cash or inventory.