AN ACT relating to charitable gaming.

Amend KRS 238.540 to allow a charitable gaming volunteer to serve at up to six charitable gaming events or sessions per week; amend KRS 238.545 to allow a licensed charitable organization to conduct up to three bingo sessions per week over the course of up to 15 total hours per week; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: March 18, 2025

(Acts Ch. 28)

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This bill raises the limits on how often charitable organizations can hold bingo sessions and how frequently volunteers can help at gaming events. Licensed charities would be allowed to run up to three bingo sessions per week for a total of up to 15 hours, and volunteers could serve at up to six events or sessions per week. These changes take effect July 1, 2025. Who it may affect: nonprofit and charitable organizations that use gaming fundraisers, and volunteers who support those events.

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