Frequently-Asked Questions

Does an organization need a 501(c) status in order to conduct bingo activities?

What can the proceeds of a charitable gaming activity be used for?

Can someone under the age of 18 play bingo?

Can someone under the age of 18 work at a bingo game?

How can my organization verify its 501(c) status (IRS non-profit status)?

Can I work bingo for an organization and be employed by a commercial hall?

Can I work bingo for an organization and also be employed with a licensed distributor or a licensed manufacturer?

Can someone work for more than one organization?

Can I work for an organization that I am not a member of?

Can an employee of a Commercial Lessor help the organization in conducting games of chance?

Is a commercial hall or non-commercial hall held responsible for ensuring that organizations leasing their hall have a current license for a particular session?

As a distributor, is it my responsibility to ensure that an organization is licensed with the Office of Charitable Gaming?

Can I be employed with a licensed distributor and also work bingo for an organization?

As a manufacturer, is it my responsibility to ensure that a distributor is licensed with the Office of Charitable Gaming?

Can I be employed with a licensed manufacturer and also work bingo for an organization?

If there is a change in stockholders, what are the reporting requirements?

What is a stockholder?

Can an individual/worker/patron “loan” the gaming account money as initial startup?

Can an individual/worker/patron put up their own money to cover losses at a bingo session?

Can I play progressive bingo during a super bingo session?

Do all bingo games need to be reported?

Does an organization have to notify the Office if they are changing payouts of their bingo game?

If a raffle is held in conjunction with a bingo game, should the raffle be counted as a separate session?

Is there a difference between state and parish gaming forms?

What are Managerial positions?

What is a compilation form?

What type of schedule should be attached to line 14 of the quarterly report when paying bingo workers?

What will I learn at a training class?

Where and when are training classes?

Where do I report the start up deposit for the progressive/mega jackpot bingo game?

Where is the fee charged for hand held devices and fixed base units shown on the quarterly report?

Who should attend training classes?

How does an organization make changes in its officers and/or members list?

Can an employee of a Commercial Lessor help the organization in conducting games of chance?

What is the cost for a change and/or modification to a license?

What is the cost of a license to conduct games of chance?

What is the cost of a license to distribute or manufacture supplies for charitable gaming?

Does my organization have a 501(c) status?

How long does it take to receive a license?

How many sessions can an organization have during a month?

How many Special (Super) Bingo's can an organization have in a year?

What information must an organization display during the bingo session?

Is the bingo caller considered to be a managerial position?

What are the necessary steps to request changes in the gaming location and/or session dates and times?

When does an organization have to notify the Office of a session change?

When will my license expire?

Who can act in a managerial capacity?