6/27/2008 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BINGO(BEANO) Organizations wishing to conduct Bingo are licensed by the Charitable Gaming Division of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. The annual fee for the Bingo license is $50.00. Organizations conducting Bingo are required to pay a 5% tax on the Gross Proceeds of each Bingo occasion. Organizations wishing to obtain a license to conduct Beano must meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 10, Section 38 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Raffles and Casino Nights (Bazaars) Organizations wishing to conduct a Raffle or Casino Night in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must first obtain a raffle and bazaar permit from the local city/town clerk in the city/town where the drawing or casino night will be held. The law governing Raffles and Bazaars is Chapter 271, 7A of the Massachusetts General Laws. Any organization conducting a raffle or bazaar in the Commonwealth must pay a 5% tax on the gross proceeds. This is an excise tax on wagering and must be paid by all organizations. - ONE DAY Bingo (Beano) Organizations wishing to conduct a ONE DAY Bingo are licensed by the Charitable Gaming Division of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. Organization must be non-profit in nature and organized and operating as such for a period of two years in the Commonwealth. The fee for the Bingo license is $50.00. Organizations conducting Bingo are required to pay a 5% tax on the Gross Proceeds of the game. ONE DAY BINGO LICENSE GUIDELINES • Groups must be non-profit in nature and organized and operating as such for a period of two years in the Commonwealth. • .Groups will have to provide proof of their non-profit status. • One day license fee is$50.00,payable to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. • Groups may use hall of their own choosing or the Lottery will pair them up with an existing licensee for assistance in operating their game and for use of existing equipment. • No person under the age of 18 will be allowed to participate. • The Lottery Commission will assist groups in designing a format for their occasion. . • The Lottery Commission will have personnel on site during the event and will oversee the preparation of the appropriate paperwork. • A tax of 5%on the gross proceeds will be due the Lottery Commission. - • Charity Game Tickets can be sold at the game; the non-profit group will pay only for the tickets they sell. • Funds raised must be used for charitable, religious and educational purposes. • Local approval(Board of Selectman or City Council and Mayor, and Chief of Police must be obtained prior to Licensing by the Lottery Commission. • Group must play in a city or town that currently allows Bingo. • Must provide Lottery with at least 2 months notice of intent to conduct game.