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§ 14-309.28 – Limits on game night events.

14-309.28. Limits on game night events. The following limitations apply to game night events: (1) The number of game night events conducted or sponsored by an exempt organization shall be limited to four events per year. (2) The event shall not exceed a period of five hours each per event. No more than one game […]

§ 14-309.29 – Game night; prizes and costs.

14-309.29. Game night; prizes and costs. (a) Prizes. – No games at a game night event may be played for cash or a cash prize. Prizes shall be awarded only through a raffle. Participants may exchange chips, markers, or tokens from the game night event for raffle tickets. For purposes of this subsection, the term […]

§ 14-309.30 – Operation of game night events.

14-309.30. Operation of game night events. The following games are the only games that may be played at a game night event: (1) Roulette. (2) Blackjack. (3) Poker. (4) Craps. (5) Simulated horse race. (6) Merchandise wheel of fortune. (2019-13, s. 2.)

§ 14-309.31 – Use of proceeds.

14-309.31. Use of proceeds. The exempt organization may use its own funds or funds received in connection with the game night for prizes, advertising, utilities, space rental, and the purchase or rental of supplies and equipment, including game night tables and related equipment, used in conducting the games. Net proceeds from the game night shall […]

§ 14-309.32 – Violation is gambling.

14-309.32. Violation is gambling. A game night conducted other than in accordance with the provisions of this Part is "gambling" within the meaning of G.S. 14-292 and G.S. 19-1, et seq., and proceedings against such game night may be instituted as provided for in Chapter 19 of the General Statutes. (2019-13, s. 2.)

§ 14-309.33 – Applicability.

14-309.33. Applicability. This Part is only applicable in areas of the State located east of I-26 as that interstate highway was located on November 28, 2011. (2019-13, s. 2.)

§ 14-309.10 – Operation of bingo.

14-309.10. Operation of bingo. The operation of bingo games shall be the direct responsibility of, and controlled by, a special committee selected by the governing body of the exempt organization in the manner provided by the rules of the exempt organization. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, s. 9.)

§ 14-309.34 – Applicability to employer paid events.

14-309.34. Applicability to employer paid events. (a) It shall be lawful (i) for an employer, with 25 or more employees, to hold a game night event for employees and guests or a trade association, with 25 or more members, to hold a game night event for its members and guests, and (ii) for persons to […]

§ 14-309.11 – Accounting and use of proceeds.

14-309.11. Accounting and use of proceeds. (a) All funds received in connection with a bingo game shall be placed in a separate bank account. No funds may be disbursed from this account except the exempt organization may expend proceeds for prizes, advertising, utilities, and the purchase of supplies and equipment used [in conducting the raffle […]

§ 14-309.35 – Registration, possession, and transportation of gaming equipment.

14-309.35. Registration, possession, and transportation of gaming equipment. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 14-295 or G.S. 14-297, it shall be lawful to possess or transport gaming tables and other gaming equipment, if the possession or transportation is solely for use in game night events conducted pursuant to this Part. Gaming tables and other gaming […]