Other expenses may be allowed, if they are determined to be directly related to the conduct of gambling. Contact your Compliance Specialist with questions.
In some cases, an organization may use gambling funds to help purchase an item that will not be used exclusively for lawful gambling. However, first determine the percentage of the expenditure that applies directly to gambling.
EXAMPLE—A portion of the cost to purchase or lease a copy machine used to copy gambling reports and other items related to gambling may be taken as an allowable expense. If 25% of the machine use is related to gambling, then 25% of the cost of the copy machine is an allowable expense:
Maintain documentation verifying that the 25% allowable expense portion is directly related to gambling.
Other questions regarding allowable expenses should be directed to your Compliance Specialist at the Gambling Control Board.