How many electronic instant bingo devices can my organization have at its licensed location?
Ten. This can be a combination of cabinet units and handheld tablet devices not to exceed ten in total. Remember that electronic instant bingo can only be conducted at your organization’s principal place of business.
Who is permitted to play electronic instant bingo?
Only members and invited guests of licensed veterans and fraternal organizations can play electronic instant bingo.
Who is prohibited from playing electronic instant bingo?
Organization personnel that meet the definition of a “bingo game operator” under Ohio Administrative Code Rule 109:1-4-20 cannot play.
Do we need a separate fundraising contract for electronic bingo?
No. Currently, there is no separation of charitable distributions between paper and electronic instant bingo sales. The charity or charities you currently contract with should receive distributions based upon the terms of your contract and the combined net profit from both paper and electronic instant ticket bingo sales.
Now that we have electronic instant bingo sales in addition to paper bingo sales, how should we calculate our charitable distributions?
There has been no change in the method for calculating charitable distributions. Required distribution amounts are based on the combined net profit from paper and electronic bingo sales after allowable expenses.