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 …
Can we give away door prizes at bingo?
Yes, door prizes are allowed if there is no charge for a chance to win the prize. The value of the prize is recorded in the expense area of the organization’s application and event report. Do not record it as a prize paid. When giving away a cash door prize, the amount should be recorded in the cash expense area …
What are the rules for advertising our Calcutta auction?
Calcutta auctions can be advertised only in Manitoba and you cannot advertise your Calcutta auction 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 …
Are there any limits to the prize(s) we can offer?
Yes, total prizes awarded must be a minimum of 84.5% of the gross revenue of the Calcutta auction.
What are the rules for advertising our Monte Carlo event?
You cannot advertise your Monte Carlo event 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 laws and standards.
How many Monte Carlo events can we have in one year?
Organizations can have up to two Monte Carlo events in one year. Each Monte Carlo event cannot exceed three days.
What are the rules for advertising our sports draft?
Sports drafts can be advertised only in Manitoba and you cannot advertise your sports draft 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 …
Our organization is very small and we do not have the background documents requested in the sports draft application. Can we still get a licence?
Yes, if your organization is a charitable or religious organization. The LGCA recognizes that smaller organizations may not have formal documentation. In these cases, minutes from meetings and/or letters of support from school principals, councilors, mayors/reeves, MLAs, MPs or religious leaders may be acceptable. These letters of support must state that your group is a bona fide organization, your aims …
Are there rules about children playing media bingo?
The LGCA does not set a minimum age requirement for media bingo. If an organization sets a minimum age requirement, they must provide that information in their house rules.
Can volunteers play media bingo?
No, individuals directly involved in the conduct, management or operation of the media bingo event may not play.