Reglamento sobre la venta y juego de bingo en red

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que solo ciertas organizaciones pueden vender tarjetas de bingo en red y que solo los mayores de 18 años pueden jugar. Además, deben llevar un registro de las tarjetas que compran y cómo reciben el dinero.

Es como cuando organizas una fiesta en casa y solo dejas entrar a tus amigos mayores de edad. Además, necesitas apuntar quién trae qué para asegurarte de que todo esté en orden.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que la Asociación de Vecinos de Springfield organiza un evento de bingo y decide vender tarjetas de bingo en red. Para hacerlo, deben asegurarse de que solo vendan a adultos y llevar un registro de cuántas tarjetas compran de su proveedor. Además, solo aceptan pagos en efectivo o con tarjetas de débito.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 18.2-340.28:1 - Conduct of network bingo. A. Any organization qualified to conduct bingo games pursuant to the provisions of this article may also sell network bingo cards; however, network bingo shall be sold only at such times designated in the permit for regular bingo games and only at locations at which the organization is authorized to conduct regular bingo games pursuant to subsections E and F of § 18.2-340.27 . B. Any organization selling network bingo cards shall maintain a record of the date and quantity of network bingo cards purchased from a licensed network bingo provider. The organization shall also maintain a written invoice or receipt from a licensed supplier verifying any information required by this subsection. Such supplies shall be paid for only by check drawn on the gaming account of the organization or by electronic fund transfer. A complete inventory of all such gaming supplies shall be maintained by the organization on the premises where network bingo cards are sold. C. No qualified organization shall sell any network bingo cards to any individual younger than 18 years of age. No individual younger than 18 years of age shall play or redeem any network bingo cards. D. A qualified organization shall accept only cash or, at its option, checks or debit cards in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in any network bingo game. However, no such organization shall accept postdated checks in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in network bingo games. E. No qualified organization or any person on the premises shall extend lines of credit or accept any credit or other electronic fund transfer other than debit cards in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in network