The LGCA requires organizations to ensure house rules are available for each media bingo event. We recommend that house rules be posted at each sales location as well as either printed on the cards themselves or included with each card purchased.
How can our organization change the media bingo game format or program, add special games or change our disbursements?
A licence amendment form must be completed and submitted to the LGCA. Changes cannot be implemented until your amendment has been approved. It takes two to four weeks to process amendments.
What do we do if a bingo worker discovers a tampered media bingo card?
The LGCA recommends that the organization contact the police immediately. Individuals who tamper with media bingo cards may be committing a criminal offence. Organizations should also contact the LGCA’s Compliance Department.
How should we handle media bingo product short shipments and/or damaged paper?
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. Any inquiries about shortages …
Do licensees have to purchase all media bingo paper from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries?
No, but you must purchase your media bingo paper from a supplier licensed by the LGCA. You may contact the LGCA Gaming Licence department for a list of licensed suppliers.
Can promotional prizes be given away?
Yes, promotional prizes are allowed if approved by the LGCA. Licensees must not require patrons to purchase media bingo product to be eligible to win promotional prizes.
What are the rules for advertising our media bingo?
Media bingo events can be advertised only in Manitoba and you cannot advertise your media bingo 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 …
Can we get a raffle licence elsewhere?
Organizations based in a rural community that want to operate a raffle may choose to apply to their municipal office, town office, local government district office or band office. These offices are authorized to issue licences to organizations based within their municipality, when the total prize value does not exceed $3,000. Not all municipal offices issue licences. Check to see …
Can we apply for one licence to hold several raffles?
Yes. If you want to run ongoing draws (e.g. 50/50 draws every Friday) you would be issued a one-year licence that would cover all those specific draws. Organizations wanting to run several different types of raffles such as a 50/50 or players’ choice throughout the year must apply for each licence individually.
Can we hold more than one raffle at a time?
Yes, organizations may be licensed to hold any number of raffles at the same time.