Virginia's Section 18.2-340.16 defines key terms related to charitable gaming, including bingo, bona fide members, and various gaming supplies. It clarifies what activities and equipment are considered part of charitable gaming and the role of permits issued by the Department. These definitions set the foundation for regulating charitable gaming activities in the state.
Bingo includes games played with numbered cards, electronic devices approved by the Department, or cards with prizes based on random patterns, as defined by Virginia law.
A bona fide member is an individual who participates in activities of a qualified organization outside of its charitable gaming activities.
Charitable gaming includes raffles, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, and other games of chance explicitly authorized by Virginia law.
Charitable gaming supplies include bingo cards, electronic devices, poker chips, and other equipment used in charitable games, but exclude incidental items like markers or tape.