N.J.A.C. 13:47 — RULES OF LEGALIZED GAMES OF CHANCE (Subchapter 1 to 20)

(a) In the playing of bingo, no person who is not physically present on the premises where the game is actually conducted shall be allowed to participate as a player in the game. (b) No seat or place shall be reserved in any room or area where bingo is held, operated or conducted…

All games falling within the definition of "bingo" or "lotto" contained in Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, as amended November 3, 1953, shall be subject to the rules and regulations of this Chapter regardless of the name by whi…

(a) No prize may be offered or awarded in excess of the sum or value of $ 1,000 for a single game, nor may the aggregate of all prizes offered and awarded in all games held on one occasion exceed $ 3,000, except as provided in (b) and (c) below. (b) No prize awarded in a bingo ga…

(a) Each site system shall include a point of sale station and an internal accounting system that is capable of recording the registered organization's sale of card minding devices and disposable bingo cards and shall employ reasonable safeguards to prevent any bingo card, whethe…

(a) The licensee shall post a notice on the premises where Bingo is played containing the rules governing the conduct of Bingo. (b) The notice shall be in the form prescribed and provided by the Control Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.21

Where premises are rented for the conduct of bingo, rentals must be paid to the rentor within 48 hours after the holding of the bingo occasion. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.22

(a) No player shall be entitled to select his or her own card or cards. (b) A specific card shall not be reserved for any player except for legally blind or otherwise disabled players. (c) Each player shall have the right to select his or her electronic card minding device in whi…

In addition to the schedule of regular and special games played within the prize limits set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:47-7.2(a), it shall be lawful for a licensee to hold, operate and conduct a progressive jackpot bingo game as defined in this chapter, in the manner described in N.J.A…

No arrangement of numbers other than a full card pattern shall be required to win a progressive jackpot prize or a consolation prize. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.25 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Jersey Register 4326(a), 27 New Jersey Register 374(a)…

The progressive jackpot game shall not be played as the last game of an occasion. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.26 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Jersey Register 4326(a), 27 New Jersey Register 374(a).

No progressive jackpot game shall be played on other than a non-reusable card which shall be indelibly marked by the player who purchased the card. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.27 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Jersey Register 4326(a), 27 New Jersey R…

(a) No charge in excess of $ 1.00 shall be made for each card with which a player participates in a progressive jackpot game. (b) All cards shall be sold prior to the drawing of the first number in the game. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.28 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/1…

(a) Whenever a progressive jackpot game is conducted the licensee shall conspicuously post a notice stating:1. The date of each potential successive occasion in the particular progression being conducted; 2. The maximum number of calls in which a player must complete a full card …

(a) Except as provided in (b) below, no game may be conducted in any room or outdoor area where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed or consumed during the period between the commencement of the first and the conclusion of the last bingo game of the occasion. (b) Alcoholic bev…

(a) On each occasion, prior to the drawing of the first number of the progressive jackpot game the caller shall announce to all players: 1. The maximum number of numbers to be called within which a player must achieve bingo in order to win the jackpot prize on that occasion; and …

(a) On the first occasion of a progressive jackpot bingo game, a player shall not be required to attain bingo in less than 50 numbers called in order to win the progressive jackpot prize. (b) The number of allowable calls required in order to win the progressive jackpot prize sha…

(a) The progressive jackpot prize shall be awarded to the player or players who complete the full card pattern in the predesignated number of numbers called, except in the case of the tenth occasion of a particular progression when it shall be awarded to the player or players who…

(a) When a player claims to be a winner of a progressive jackpot game prize, prior to awarding the prize, the member in charge of the occasion shall make a verification of all of the numbers on all of the objects drawn from the receptacle and shall inspect the objects in the pres…

When a license expires prior to the tenth occasion of a particular progression, all winners shall be determined and all prizes awarded on the last occasion authorized under the license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.34 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Je…

(a) In the event a progression cannot be completed due to an emergency condition, the licensee shall give written notification to the Control Commission and the licensing municipality no later than the close of the business day next following the day upon which the licensee has k…

(a) All proceeds from the sale of cards to participate in the progressive jackpot game shall be held in the licensed organization's bank account required by N.J.A.C. 13:47-6.2(b) for the duration of the progression. (b) All proceeds must be deposited in the bank account no later …

In addition to the schedule of regular and special games played within the prize limits set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:47-7.2(a), it shall be lawful for a licensee to hold, operate and conduct a bingo game known as a 50/50 bingo game as described in N.J.A.C. 13:47-1.1. Notes N.J. Admin…

If the prize pool is to be divided into multiple sections, the schedule of games shall indicate the percentage of the prize pool to be awarded to the winner(s) of each section. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.38 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Jersey Regi…

The 50/50 bingo game shall not be played as the last game of an occasion. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.39 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Jersey Register 4326(a), 27 New Jersey Register 374(a).

(a) No licensee shall use any equipment or premises for the holding, operating or conducting of bingo unless:1. The equipment or premises is wholly owned by the licensee; 2. The equipment or premises is provided by a person, and at a rate approved by the Control Commission; or 3.…

No 50/50 bingo game shall be played on other than a nonreusable card which shall be indelibly marked by the player who purchased the card. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.40 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. See: 26 New Jersey Register 4326(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3…

(a) No charge in excess of $ 1.00 shall be made for each card with which a player participates in a 50/50 bingo game. (b) All cards shall be sold prior to the drawing of the first number of the game. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.41 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. …

On each occasion, prior to the drawing of the first number of the 50/50 bingo game the caller shall announce to all players the dollar amount of the prize to be awarded to the winner(s) of the game. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.42 New Rule, R.1995 d.41, effective 1/17/1995. S…

(a) When a player claims to be a winner of a 50/50 bingo game prize, prior to awarding the prize, the member in charge of the occasion shall make a verification of all of the numbers on all of the objects drawn from the receptacle and shall inspect the objects in the presence of …

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:8-25.1, any person, group, or organization may hold, operate, or conduct bingo for the purpose of amusement and recreation without obtaining a license if: 1. No player or other person furnishes anything of value for the opportunity to participate; 2. No…

In addition to the schedule of regular and special games played within the prize limits set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:47-7.2(a), it shall be lawful for a licensee to hold, operate or conduct a multi-color bingo game as defined in this chapter, in the manner described in this section t…

The multi-color bingo game shall not be the last game played at an occasion. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.46 New Rule, R.1996 d.481, effective 10/7/1996. See: 28 New Jersey Register 3711(a), 28 New Jersey Register 4486(a).

No multi-color bingo game shall be played on other than a non-reusable six-on playing board which shall be indelibly marked by the player who purchased the card. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.47 New Rule, R.1996 d.481, effective 10/7/1996. See: 28 New Jersey Register 3711(a), …

(a) No charge in excess of $ 1.00 shall be made for each card with which a player participates in a multi-color bingo game. (b) All cards shall be sold prior to the drawing of the first number of the game. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.48 New Rule, R.1996 d.481, effective 10/7…

On each occasion when the multi-color bingo game is played, prior to the drawing of the first number in such game, the caller shall announce to the players the dollar amount to be awarded in each category of the prize pool, based upon the winner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.…

(a) The fee for admission to a room or place in which bingo is to be held, operated or conducted shall not exceed $ 5.00. This fee shall entitle a person to at least one card allowing such person to participate without additional charge in all regular games to be played on that o…

(a) Any card presented as a winner of a prize in a multi-color bingo game shall contain the last number called in the game prior to the player declaring "bingo." (b) When a player claims to be a winner of a multi-color bingo game, prior to awarding the prize, the member in charge…

(a) The prize pool in a multi-color bingo game shall be a percentage of the gross receipts derived from the sale of cards to participate in the game. The percentage of the prize pool to which a winner is entitled shall be determined by the color of the card upon which the player …

In addition to the regular and special games played in accordance within the prize limits set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:47-7.2(a), it shall be lawful for a licensee to hold, operate and conduct a predraw bingo game as defined in this chapter, in the manner described in this section th…

The predraw bingo game shall be played as the last game at an occasion. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.53 New Rule, R.1998 d.428, effective 8/17/1998. See: 30 New Jersey Register 978(a), 30 New Jersey Register 3062(a).

No arrangement of numbers other than a full card pattern shall be required to win a predraw bingo game. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.54 New Rule, R.1998 d.428, effective 8/17/1998. See: 30 New Jersey Register 978(a), 30 New Jersey Register 3062(a).

No predraw bingo game shall be played on other than a non-reusable card which shall be indelibly marked by the player who purchased the card. The card shall be manufactured and sealed so that the face of the card is undetectable by any method until the card is purchased by the pl…

No charge in excess of $ 1.00 shall be made for each card with which a player participates in a predraw bingo game. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-7.56 New Rule, R.1998 d.428, effective 8/17/1998. See: 30 New Jersey Register 978(a), 30 New Jersey Register 3062(a). Amended by R.20…

(a) Prior to beginning the calling of numbers for the regular or other percentage games scheduled for the occasion, the licensee shall draw 50 numbers from the receptacle containing all 75 numbers to be called in the bingo game. The 50 predrawn numbers shall remain on display thr…

When more than one player is found to be the winner on the call of the same number in the same game, the designated prize shall be divided as equally as possible; and when division is not possible, substitute prizes, whose aggregate value shall not exceed that of the designated p…

(a) The licensee shall conspicuously post a notice in the premises where bingo is played, listing the amounts of the charges for admission and the opportunity to play and for any other service or privilege offered. (b) The notice shall also describe the nature and amount of prize…

(a) No licensee shall permit any person to engage in the conduct of bingo for it or in its behalf who has engaged in the conduct of bingo for or on behalf of any unaffiliated licensee during the same calendar year, except as provided in (c) below. (b) No licensed organization sha…

(a) Bingo games shall be held, operated and conducted in the manner prescribed by N.J.S.A. 5:8-25 and by Section 1.1 (Definitions) of this Chapter. (b) The electronic card minding system of only one manufacturer may be used on any single occasion. (c) Effective September 20, 2006…

(a) The member in charge of a draw raffle pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:47-6.1 and the member in charge of proceeds pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:47-6.2 shall not: 1. Purchase draw raffle tickets or the right to participate in a draw raffle; 2. Claim a prize for a winner; or 3. Win any prize…

(a) Every licensee shall secure from the printer of tickets a certificate showing: 1. The number of tickets printed; 2. The first and last numbers used; 3. That the tickets were consecutively numbered; and 4. A sample of the ticket. (b) The licensee shall retain for two years aft…