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This bill modifies existing Washington state law to expand gambling activities for senior-focused organizations by allowing senior centers, senior housing organizations, senior living centers, and senior living communities (where residents are 55 years or older) to conduct bingo games more frequently and with higher revenue limits. Specifically, these senior organizations can now conduct a bingo game once each week, compared to the previous restriction of only twice per calendar year, and can earn up to $10,000 in gross revenues from bingo annually, whereas other nonprofit organizations are limited to $5,000. The bill amends existing gambling regulations to create this special provision for senior-focused groups, recognizing their unique community needs and potential fundraising opportunities. The changes maintain existing requirements that the bingo games be conducted by unpaid volunteers, that the proceeds support the organization's purposes, and that local law enforcement be notified in advance of the events. By making these adjustments, the bill aims to provide senior organizations with more flexibility in hosting bingo games as a potential fundraising and social activity.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5565&Year=2025&Initiative=false