Frequently Asked Questions
Taxation - Bingo
When must I renew my organization's
Bingo license?
All licenses expire annually on June 30. Renewal applications are
mailed to all current licenses during the first week of May.
What are the minimum age requirements
for playing Bingo?
The state bingo statutes have no age restrictions on playing call
(or traditional) bingo. However, sponsoring organizations may establish
minimum age restrictions for their players.
The state bingo statutes require that a person must be at least 18 years of age to purchase an instant bingo ticket (pull-tab).
If I don’t have enough volunteers to
help with bingo can I use the staff at the parlor to help?
No lessor, employee of such lessor or employee, officer or shareholder
of a for profit corporation which is the lessor shall play any game
of bingo or participate in any drawing on premises leased by any
such lessor nor shall such person be responsible for or assist in
the management, operation or conduct of any game or drawing on such
premises. [K.S.A. 79-4706 (c)]
Can I just pre-determine an amount to pay out
on the minis. We are really pushed for time to get the regular games
started and it would be easier to just have a set amount.
The prize for each mini game must be at least 50% of the
proceeds from the sale of the cards or faces for that game but cannot
exceed $50.00. [K.S.A. 79-4706 ( m) ]
Our community is having a festival and we would
like to sponsor bingo at the festival. Is that possible?
Each licensee may conduct bingo games up to five days in
a license year at locations different than the location specified
on their license certificate. However, those locations where bingo
games are conducted must be within the county where the organization
is licensed. The Administrator of Charitable Gaming must be notified
in writing at least three days in advance. [ K.S.A. 79-4703 (d)]
Can an organization advertise their games?
“All advertising of bingo games by licensed organizations
and registered premises must include the full name of the organization
sponsoring the games. [K.S.A. 79-4706 (o) and K.A.R. 92-23-40] Licensed
organizations and premises with outside signs advertising bingo
games must have a sign identifying the full name of the organization
(s) sponsoring the bingo games at the premises. If there is more
than one sponsoring organization, the sign must include the day
of the week that each organization is sponsoring. Advertising in
telephone books and via radio, television and mail are permitted
as long as they include the full name of each organization sponsoring
the games.