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Presented by Acting Commissioner Marty Hammons

Charitable Gaming Defined. Bingo, pull tabs, raffles, casino games, and games of chance at picnics and festivalsConducted for fundraising purposes by charitable organizationIt does not include:slot machineselectronic video gaming deviceswagering on live sporting eventssimulcast of horse race

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Presented by Acting Commissioner Marty Hammons

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    1. Presented by Acting Commissioner Marty Hammons Department of Charitable Gaming

    2. Charitable Gaming Defined Bingo, pull tabs, raffles, casino games, and games of chance at picnics and festivals Conducted for fundraising purposes by charitable organization It does not include: slot machines electronic video gaming devices wagering on live sporting events simulcast of horse races

    3. Who Can Game? Churches, veterans, and volunteer fire departments Public and private schools, booster and athletic groups Fraternal or civic organizations Neighborhood associations, community centers, downtown revitalization groups, park and fair boards, tourism commissions Humane societies Art associations Hospital foundations

    4. Where Can They Game? Office location Raffles Split-the-pot at meetings/functions At your meeting hall Pull tabs At your meeting hall Special events – i.e. Fish Fry, Super Bowl party, Picnics, festivals, fairs Poker tournaments Gaming facility Conferences/conventions – with a Special Limited Charity Fundraising Event License

    5. Who Must Have a License? Every organization that games Only exception: Raffles with ticket sales of $150 or less No more than three of these type of raffles per calendar year All money donated to a charitable cause Except Gross receipts are less than $150 3 times a yearExcept Gross receipts are less than $150 3 times a year

    6. Types of Licenses Exempt license Only bingo, raffles and festival games No pull tabs or casino nights Regular gaming license All forms of gaming allowed Allows four special events per year Exempt license gross receipts less than $25,000 from gaming only raffles, bingo, and festivals no pulltabs or casino nights apply once report once a year which serves as renewal pay no license fee or fee on gross receipts Regular gaming license All forms of gaming allowable May have 4 special events (festivals, fairs, etc.) Must get special license ($25) 2 of 4 special events can be casino nights or poker tournamentsExempt license gross receipts less than $25,000 from gaming only raffles, bingo, and festivals no pulltabs or casino nights apply once report once a year which serves as renewal pay no license fee or fee on gross receipts Regular gaming license All forms of gaming allowable May have 4 special events (festivals, fairs, etc.) Must get special license ($25) 2 of 4 special events can be casino nights or poker tournaments

    7. Licensing Requirements & Fees Tax exempt status or public school In existence for three years as a charitable organization Making progress toward charitable goal Office in county for one year Fees Requirements for license 501 (c)(3), (4), (8), (10), or (19) or public school or university Established and continuously operating for 3 years in Kentucky from a physical office located in Kentucky Except: National organization – operates for charitable purposes in more than 10 states and whose principal place of business is physically located in another state Provide services in Kentucky for 3 years only has to be physically located in Kentucky for 1 year can demonstrate reasonable progress toward its charitable goal for last 3 years has office for 1 year in county in which it wishes to game can raffle in any county in Kentucky can have special events in any county in KentuckyRequirements for license 501 (c)(3), (4), (8), (10), or (19) or public school or university Established and continuously operating for 3 years in Kentucky from a physical office located in Kentucky Except: National organization – operates for charitable purposes in more than 10 states and whose principal place of business is physically located in another state Provide services in Kentucky for 3 years only has to be physically located in Kentucky for 1 year can demonstrate reasonable progress toward its charitable goal for last 3 years has office for 1 year in county in which it wishes to game can raffle in any county in Kentucky can have special events in any county in Kentucky

    8. Our Mission Set standards which ensure honesty and integrity Prevent the commercialization of charitable gaming Prevent participation by criminal and other undesirable elements The Department of Charitable Gaming was created in November of 1992.The Department of Charitable Gaming was created in November of 1992.

    9. Department Organization

    10. Kentucky Gaming Receipts in 2009

    11. Charitable Gaming Gross Receipts

    12. Retention Percentage

    13. Benefits to Kentucky Charities $427 million prior to expenses made by charities in 2009 Kentucky charities earned over $53 million for their charitable purpose Average profit per organization was $75,600

    14. Percentages of Gaming Activities 75% Pull Tab 20% Bingo 3% Raffles 2% Special Events

    15. Current Licensees

    16. Top Charities in Gross Receipts

    17. Great Fundraising Opportunity Not just bingo Some of our most profitable organizations conduct a variety of games to keep energy and interest high Very little expense with raffles, pull tabs, casino nights or festivals

    18. Hurricane Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Pikeville What will you be able to contribute to your community?

    19. Jaden’s Run in Hopkinsville Charitable giving changes lives through events like this poker run. Approximately $30,000 was raised for an 11 year old boy with leukemia!

    20. Options Unlimited in Louisville

    21. Universal Playground in Pikeville

    22. Licensee Training Offered in Frankfort Offered throughout the state per your request Separate training for raffles and special events DCG staff will assist you in the licensing process Our web site is a great source of information www.dcg.ky.gov

    23. Questions or Comments

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