SECTION 18.2-340.27. Conduct of bingo games  


A. A qualified organization shall accept only cash or, at its option, checks or debit cards in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in bingo games. However, no such organization shall accept postdated checks in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in bingo games.

B. No qualified organization or any person on the premises shall extend lines of credit or accept any credit or other electronic fund transfer other than debit cards in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in bingo games.

C. Bingo games may be held by qualified organizations on any calendar day.

D. Qualified organizations may hold an unlimited number of bingo sessions on any calendar day.

E. Any organization may conduct bingo games at any location within the Commonwealth.

1995, c. 837 ; 2006, c. 837 ; 2010, c. 837 ; 2017, c. 837 ; 2020, c. 837 .