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HB 1920

Charitable gaming; remuneration for bingo callers and bingo managers.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Glass and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia permits charitable organizations to pay bingo callers and managers, allowing more professional operations and sustainable fundraising starting July 2025.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0049)
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Bill Summary · HB 1920

Legislative bill overview

HB 1920 modifies Virginia's charitable gaming laws to allow organizations conducting bingo games to compensate bingo callers and managers for their work. Previously, Virginia law restricted such payments or placed limitations on them. The bill became effective July 1, 2025, following gubernatorial approval in March.

Why is this important

Bingo is a significant fundraising activity for charitable organizations, fraternal groups, and senior centers across Virginia. Allowing reasonable compensation for essential personnel (callers and managers) makes bingo operations more sustainable and professional, potentially expanding charitable organizations' ability to conduct these games and generate revenue for their missions.

Potential points of contention

  • Labor cost burden: Some smaller charitable organizations may face increased operational costs, potentially reducing net proceeds from bingo activities
  • Competitive fairness: Organizations with more resources to pay competitive wages may attract better operators, creating disparities between well-funded and under-resourced charities
  • Regulatory clarity: The bill's language on what constitutes appropriate "remuneration" levels may require additional administrative guidance to prevent abuse

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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