Bingo Enforcement

In addition to licensing manufacturers, distributors, and those organizations that conduct bingo, the Ohio Attorney General also regulates licensees and takes enforcement actions against those who violate Ohio’s bingo laws. Enforcement actions against a licensee are primarily governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 119. Recent notices of intent, notices of hearing, adjudication orders, and settlement agreements can be found below.

Unless otherwise noted, all hearings will take place at the office of the Ohio Attorney General, 30 E. Broad St., 25th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Enforcement Actions

Notices of Intent

The following organizations have been notified that the Ohio Attorney General's Office intends to take enforcement action against their charitable bingo licenses

American Legion Northridge Memorial Post 746, noticed emailed 5/9/2025, view notice of intent
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 177, notice mailed 4/4/2025, view notice of intent
Napolean Youth Football, notice mailed 3/26/2025, view notice of intent
Fraternal Order of Eagles #760, notice emailed 3/18/2025, view notice of intent

Upcoming Hearings

The following organizations have upcoming scheduled hearings

All hearings will be held at 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, unless otherwise noted.

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The following hearings have been canceled

JASC Inc. The hearing originally set for 1/15/2024, then continued to 3/5/2024, then continued to 5/2/2024, then continued to a date and time to be determined, has been canceled after the organization entered into a settlement agreement with the attorney general's office. View order remanding matter to the attorney general's office and notice of dismissal.
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1403 Aerie. The hearing originally set for 1/20/2024, then continued to 2/29/2024, then continued again until 3/19/2024 has been canceled after the organization entered into a settlement agreement with the attorney general's office. View order canceling hearing.
Campbell Gard Post No. 1069 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The hearing scheduled for 2/28/2024 at 11 a.m. has been canceled after the organization withdrew its application for a bingo license. View order canceling hearing.

Adjudication Orders

The following organizations have been issued an adjudication order

There are no current adjudication orders to display

Settlement Agreements

The following organizations have entered into a settlement agreement

Lancaster Bingo Company, LLC, entered into 5/28/2025, view settlement agreement
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 256, entered into 5/28/2025, view settlement agreement
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 177, entered into 5/22/2025, view settlement agreement
JASC Inc. and Dawn Thornsberry, entered into 4/16/2025, view settlement agreement
Agnew-Shinabarger Post No. 307, American Legion, Inc., entered into 1/14/2025, view settlement agreement
Professional Gaming Services, LLC, entered into 8/19/2024, view settlement agreement
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1403 Aerie, entered into 3/19/2024, view settlement agreement
Kenton Lodge No. 428, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc. entered into 3/4/2024, view settlement agreement
SMAC Distributing LLC, Connected Progress, Neil Sarcyk and Joshua Bett, entered into 1/31/2024, view settlement agreement

Cease and Desist Letters

The following organizations have been sent a Cease and Desist Letter

Bacchus Entertainment Group, sent 8/22/2024, view cease and desist letter

Summary Suspensions

The following organizations have been sent an order of summary suspension

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FAQs

Bingo Enforcement

My organization received a Notice of Intent to Reject/Revoke/Place Limitations and Restrictions on its bingo license. What should I do next?
Read the notice carefully with your board of directors. Your organization will have 30 calendar days from the date the notice was mailed in which to request a hearing.

Does my organization need an attorney?
It is up to the board of directors whether to hire an attorney. Without an attorney, your organization may not be permitted to examine witnesses or present evidence at a hearing.

My organization received a Final Adjudication Order. Can my organization appeal the decision?
Read the Order carefully. Yes, your organization has a right to appeal. The Order provides instructions on your organization’s rights and how to initiate an appeal.

APPLICABLE LAWS

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2915
Ohio Administrative Code 109:1

PUBLICATIONS

Administrative Law Handbook

CONTACT

Charitable Law Section
30 E. Broad St., 25th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 800-282-0515
Fax: 877-690-1814
Email: CharitableBingo@OhioAGO.gov