The following changes are effective July 9, 2017: The applicable statutory budget language is contained in Part â€œMMâ€ of Chapter 59 of the 2017 Laws of New York. New York Stateâ€™s enacted Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget contains several changes to modernize charitable gaming across the State, make regulation easier and assist charitable organizations in increasing revenue for their worthy causes. Gaming Commission Rule 4820.8 (Admission charge) is hereby suspended to the extent that such Rule would otherwise require the purchase of an admission card for a person, such as a minor, who is otherwise ineligible to play bingo who is accompanied by an adult and wishes to attend a bingo occasion.ĬHARITABLE GAMING & BINGO LAWS ARE CHANGING - IMPORTANT CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2017 Please see 9 NYCRR 4620.22(b)(7) for current regulations.ĩ/7/17: IMPORTANT BINGO NEWS â€“ ADMISSION REQUIREMENT WAIVED FOR MINORSĮffective immediately, the Commission is suspending the requirement of a purchase of an admission card for minors, who are ineligible to play bingo. Gaming Commission Internet Raffle Application Linked below is the Division of Charitable Gaming application form for authorized organizations to complete in order to obtain Gaming Commission approval. The Gaming Commission has adopted regulations concerning the sale of raffle tickets through the Internet or mobile device platforms.Īny authorized organization wishing to conduct such a raffle will first need the approval of the Gaming Commission before doing so.

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