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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Passed
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Charity gaming. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a facility or location may not be used for the purpose of conducting a bingo event or a casino game night on more than three calendar days per calendar week. Provides that a qualified organization may use the net proceeds from an allowable activity for any lawful purpose. Requires a qualified organization with an adjusted gross revenue with annual gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more from casino game night activities to submit its records for an independent audit as part of its application for renewal. Requires a worker or operator conducting or assisting in the conducting of a casino game night to wear an identification card. Allows a qualified organization to conduct an electronic raffle, subject to certain requirements.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Indiana's charity gaming regulations by introducing several key provisions. Beginning January 1, 2026, facilities can only be used for bingo events or casino game nights on a maximum of three calendar days per week, regardless of the number of qualified organizations conducting events. The bill expands how qualified organizations can use net proceeds from gaming activities, allowing them to use funds for any lawful purpose instead of the previous more restrictive guidelines. For qualified organizations with annual casino game night gross receipts over $1 million, an independent audit by a certified public accountant will be required as part of the license renewal process. The legislation also introduces new requirements for casino game night workers, mandating that they wear identification cards displaying their name and their organization's name. Additionally, the bill allows qualified organizations to conduct electronic raffles, subject to specific commission-approved standards, including age verification, location tracking, and in-person winner determination. The electronic raffle system must ensure participants are located within Indiana and are at least 18 years old, and payment can only be accepted from individuals physically present in the state. These changes aim to modernize and provide more flexible oversight of charity gaming activities in Indiana.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Ron Alting (R)*,
La Keisha Jackson (D)*,
Kyle Walker (R)*,
Ed Clere (R),
Ethan Manning (R),
Justin Moed (D),
David Niezgodski (D),
Tim O'Brien (R),
Last Action
Public Law 111 (on 04/30/2025)
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