Archives: Bingo and Breakopen

No, all workers, including volunteers, who sell breakopen tickets at an event are prohibited from buying breakopen tickets at that specific event. Also, children are prohibited from buying breakopen tickets. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to sell, purchase or redeem breakopen tickets.

Children and all volunteers at a bingo may play, with the exception of the caller. Callers at a bingo event may not play bingo at any time during that event, even if they only call for a portion of the event. Organizations must specify in their house rules if they choose to exclude other workers or volunteers and children from …

Yes, the LGCA requires organizations to provide copies of the game program, house rules and the LGCA’s standard rules of play to players at each event.

Yes, providing the organization obtains an approved licence or amendment from the LGCA. Many organizations sell breakopen tickets at winter carnivals or other locations in addition to their ongoing bingo events. If the organization has not identified the special event in their original application, a licence amendment form must be submitted and approved before you can start selling breakopen tickets. …

All changes to a licence must be requested in writing. A licence amendment form must be completed and submitted to the LGCA. Changes cannot be implemented until approval has been received. It takes two to four weeks to process amendments.

The LGCA recommends that the organization contact the police immediately. Individuals who tamper with bingo cards or alter breakopen tickets may be committing a criminal offence. Organizations also must contact the LGCA’s Compliance Department.

Breakopen errors are relatively rare and are dealt with between the LGCA, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and the manufacturer. However, it is important that you contact the LGCA if you find problems with a unit. If the problem is related to mixed serial numbers, poor colour or issues of product quality, the organization will likely be permitted to continue selling …

Organizations must contact the LGCA to let us know. The LGCA follows exactly what you have purchased as recorded inventory on your financial reports, so it is important to notify us of any large damages or missing product. The LGCA will often conduct physical inventory counts during an inspection to help maintain accurate product counts.

Bingo paper cannot be shared between organizations. Each group is fully responsible for its own inventory and must ensure that an accurate count is kept in order to maintain adequate stock and ensure proper inventory controls.

Bingo/breakopen can only be advertised in Manitoba and you cannot advertise your bingo/breakopen until your licence is approved. All advertisements must contain the name of the licensed organization and your licence number. If you are advertising on the internet, you must indicate that the event is intended for Manitoba residents only. Advertisements must adhere to federal, provincial and community advertising …