Bingo Equipment Supplier – any person authorized by the Control Commission to provide equipment for use in or in connection with the conduct, operation or performance of bingo games. Q: I want to have a delicate tablet. Do I need to apply for a licence? A: Yes, a delicate tablet is a game of chance and is considered a local raffle. P.L. 2017, c. 380 allowed the holder of an instant win gaming licence to hold sweepstakes. A punched board raffle consists of a board pierced with holes filled with rolled paper. A player pays to break the seal on a hole with a pen and “hit” one of the pieces of paper on the board. If the number or symbols on the slip match one of the given winning combinations, the player will receive the corresponding prize. The proposal comes into force S.P. 2017, c. 380. Special Door Prize Draw – a draw for one or more door prizes of donated goods, the total value of which may not exceed $50, for which no additional cost will be charged, at a gathering where no other games of chance are held, operated or conducted and the net proceeds of which will be used for an authorized purpose.
The Legalized Gambling Control Commission (LGCCC) oversees the operation of games organized under the Bingo and Raffle Licensing Act by educational organizations registered to conduct legalized gambling. Monmouth University is a registered organization and can apply for licenses to operate games of chance (raffles, draws, bingo, etc.). According to state rules and regulations, the university must adhere to the procedures followed by the LGCCC listed below. Goods, goods and merchandise – prices, equipment, chairs and tables, as well as items of a minor nature such as pencils, pencils, notes, envelopes, paper clips and vouchers necessary to conduct the game. Q: I received a license number for a date for a game of chance and did not hold the game. Do I need to do anything? A: Yes, whenever a game does not take place on a licensed date, a corresponding report must be submitted to the LGCCC. Bingo – a particular game of chance played for prizes with cards with numbers or other designations five or more on a line; the holder of limit numbers, since items with the same number are taken from a container; and the game is won by the first person to cover a predetermined arrangement of numbers on that card by selling tickets or rights to participate in those games. Bingo event – a single meeting or session where a series of consecutive bingo games are played, which cannot exceed 35. Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions? A: Contact the General Counsel`s Office at 732-571-3598 if you have any questions about gambling. Q: The application process seems to take a long time. I want to raise money quickly for an event we are organizing.
Are there other games that don`t require a license? A: No, if it is not a game specifically authorized by the Legalized Gambling Control Commission, it would probably be considered illegal gambling. However, there are other ways to raise funds, such as bake sales, car washes, lollipop sales, etc. Prize draw – a special type of game placed by randomly drawing prizes or awarding prizes, selling shares or tickets, or obtaining the right to participate in such a game. Q: How long does it take to get a license? A: It usually takes about five weeks to get a permit. However, this can take more than five weeks, depending on when the county council meeting takes place. It is advisable to submit all lottery and bingo applications at least eight (8) weeks prior to the draw date. Bingo card – a card with five lines of numbers or other labels, five or more on a line, each line identified by a letter at the beginning of the line in the following order: B, I, N, G, O. Media Inquiries-Gema de las HerasDCApress@dca.njoag.gov Q: Where can I get copies of the Bingo Licence Application and the Raffles Licence Application? A: You can obtain the forms on the website of the Legalized Gaming Control Commission in www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/lgccc.htm. The website also contains sample raffle tickets, raffle operations report, bingo operations report, and relevant laws and regulations.
The following rules and regulations apply to bingo: Each copy of the contest report that must be submitted to the CCCMA must be accompanied by a certificate. In addition, for each licence received, the University must keep records of all unsold tickets for two years after the draw date. Bingo board – a board that contains more than one bingo card. Q: Do I need a certificate from the ticket printer indicating where I had the tickets printed? A: Yes, each licensee must receive a certificate from the ticket printer. The printer certificate is available from the parish or the Attorney General`s office in the Great Hall, Room 304. The certificate must contain: (1) the number of tickets printed, (2) the first and last number, (3) the tickets have been numbered consecutively, and (4) a sample of the ticket. The printer certificate must be attached to each copy of the operational report. Q: I would like to organize an off-site raffle (where tickets are sold out in advance). When can I have my raffle tickets printed? A: Raffle tickets can be printed after the permit application has been approved by the borough council and you will receive a licence number. Net Product (vs. bingo) – the gross revenue from all activities performed on an occasion when bingo is played, less actual expenditures permitted under bingo licensing laws and regulations.
The proposed changes and information on how to submit a notice before 1 July 2022 can be found here. Q: How is an application approved? A: The application must be submitted to the West Long Branch Borough Clerk at 965 Broadway. Once an application is submitted, it must be approved by the District Council at a public meeting before the licence is granted. The application must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the District Council meeting. The West Long Branch Council usually meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. If you are unsure whether you need a permit, or if you have questions about bingo and raffle procedures, you should contact the General Counsel`s office at 732-571-3598. If it is determined that the university is in contravention of the relevant regulations, rules and regulations, it may be fined up to $7,500 for the first violation and up to $15,000 for the second and subsequent offences. The university could also suspend or revoke its LGCCC registration. Q: How many copies of the permit application do I need to submit to the municipality? A: Each application must be submitted four times and notarized with the original signatures on each application. If you have an off-site draw, two sample tickets must also be attached to the application submitted to the municipality. Each applicant must also bring the original certificate of registration from the Legalised Gambling Control Commission at Monmouth University. An application will not be accepted without presenting the original CCMA registration certificate to the municipality.
Each applicant must retain a copy of the entire application submitted for Monmouth University records. Please note that two separate cheques must be presented to the municipality at the time of submission.