SB 108: Charity gaming. - Indiana

Enrolled Senate Bill (S) → Senate Bill (S) · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates Indiana's charity gaming laws by renaming 'casino game night' to 'card, dice, and roulette games event' to better reflect the types of games allowed. It also clarifies that net proceeds from allowable activities can be used for any lawful purpose by the qualified organization, not just specific uses like property repair. Additionally, organizations with annual gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more must submit records for an independent audit when renewing their license. Workers and operators at bingo, card, dice, roulette, or festival events must now wear identification cards.

Scope change

The bill expands the definition of allowable charity gaming events and clarifies the use of proceeds, while adding new requirements for larger organizations and event staff.

DEFINITION

Renamed 'casino game night' to 'card, dice, and roulette games event' to more accurately describe permitted games.

FISCAL

Changed net proceeds from allowable activities to be usable for any lawful purpose of the qualified organization, removing previous restrictions to specific uses like property repair.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for organizations with $1,000,000 or more in annual gross receipts to submit records for an independent audit during license renewal.

Added requirement that workers and operators at bingo, card, dice, roulette, or festival events must wear identification cards.

TIMELINE

Maintained July 1, 2025 effective date for most provisions, with a new restriction on event frequency beginning January 1, 2026.

Engrossed Senate Bill (H) → Enrolled Senate Bill (S) · 7 edits · Apr 30, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Indiana's charity gaming laws to rename 'casino game night' to 'card, dice, and roulette games event' and adds new regulatory requirements. Key changes include limiting event frequency to three days per week starting January 1, 2026, requiring independent audits for larger organizations, and establishing new rules for electronic raffle systems. The changes aim to modernize gaming terminology while strengthening oversight and preventing abuse of charity gaming activities.

Scope change

The bill expands regulatory oversight by adding requirements for electronic raffle software certification, geolocation verification, and age/identity checks, while narrowing the scope of what constitutes a 'casino game night' by adding a spindle game to the definition.

DEFINITION

Renamed 'casino game night' to 'card, dice, and roulette games event' and added 'spindle' as an approved game type

REQUIREMENT

Added frequency limits restricting charity gaming events to no more than three calendar days per week starting January 1, 2026

Required organizations with annual gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more to submit records for independent audits during license renewal

Added requirements for electronic raffle systems including independent testing certification, age/identity verification, and geolocation requirements

Added requirement for workers and operators to wear identification cards during charity gaming events

ENFORCEMENT

Added new commission rule-making authority for independent audit standards and electronic raffle software approval standards

TECHNICAL

Added expiration date requirement to annual activity licenses

Introduced Senate Bill (S) → Engrossed Senate Bill (H) · 5 edits · Feb 18, 2025

MODERATE

SB 108 was amended to update terminology from 'casino game night' to 'card, dice, and roulette games event' and to add new requirements for organizations with higher annual receipts and mandatory ID cards for workers. These changes clarify the types of gambling activities allowed and strengthen oversight of charity gaming operations.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded by adding a new definition for 'card, dice, and roulette games event' and expanding the list of allowable events to include this new category alongside bingo, casino game night, raffles, festivals, and pull tabs.

DEFINITION

Renamed 'casino game night' to 'card, dice, and roulette games event' throughout the bill to better describe the permitted activities.

Added a new definition for 'card, dice, and roulette games event' specifying permitted games of chance and exclusions like slot machines and electronic pull tabs.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for qualified organizations with annual gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more to submit records for independent audits during license renewal.

Added a requirement that workers or operators conducting bingo, card/dice/roulette events, or festival events must wear identification cards.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the allowable events list to include 'card, dice, and roulette games event' as a distinct category from 'casino game night'.

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