A Message From The Director

1(800) 562-9235 or (225) 925-1835
FAX # (225) 219-1910

Governor Edwards latest proclamation dated March 30, 2021 (66-JBE-2021) ensures COVID-19 health and safety protocols are current and in keeping with the State’s Resilient Program.

Charitable Gaming operations will be allowed to re-open with the approval of plans by La Department of Revenue, Office of Charitable Gaming. Licensees will not be required to re-submit reopening plans, unless they have made significant changes.

Therefore, all charitable gaming facilities will adhere to the following current guidelines as described in Charitable Gaming Information Bulletin dated April 7, 2021:

• Licensees shall practice and enforce CDC social distancing guidelines in all areas of the Licensed Location including, as appropriate, the designated gaming area, lobbies, waiting areas, ATMs, and all employee use areas
• Compliance with CDC social distancing guidelines shall be achieved through signage, marked areas on the floors, employee interaction with customers and any other reasonable measures which assure compliance
• In addition to other measures promoting social distancing guidelines, operators may prohibit play at adjacent electronic video bingo devices by making the devices inaccessible for customer use or by removing chairs and stools
• The installation of clear Plexiglass shields do not meet social distancing guidelines unless the shields are floor to ceiling.
• Chairs and stools may be reduced at bingo tables as necessary to accomplish social distancing guidelines.
• Cleaning protocols, which include wiping down all gaming devices after each patron’s use, should remain a priority.
• Face mask requirements for all customers, employees and volunteers shall remain in place.

You can make inquiries at ocg@la.gov and you can review a copy of both orders at ocg.louisiana.gov.
I hope everyone stays safe and healthy.

Michael E. Legendre
Director
Office of Charitable Gaming