Bingo Operations

3.1. The following requirements are imposed upon licensees for the conduct of a bingo occasion.

3.1.1. Persons may not solicit gifts or donations during the conduct of a bingo occasion.

3.1.2. No games of chance other than bingo, super-bingo and charitable raffles authorized in W. Va. Code §47-21-1 and charitable raffle boards and games authorized in W. Va. Code Article 47-23 may be conducted or allowed at any bingo occasion.

3.1.3. Bingo cards shall have bingo numbers printed only on one side.

3.1.4. No push out bingo cards may be used.

3.1.5. Bingo cards may not be switched during bingo games being called.

3.1.6. Cards may not be transferred between players.

3.1.7. Bingo workers and operators may not play in games of bingo in which they are working or assisting.

3.1.8. The combinations required to win a game shall be clearly announced before each game is begun.

3.1.9. No checks or money orders may be accepted in payment for a bingo game: Provided, That a licensee conducting a bingo event under the authority of an annual license may receive and cash no more than one (1) personal check from any player during only one (1) game for each occasion in an amount not in excess of $100.00 which is made payable to the licensee and clearly marked on the face of each check with the term "Bingo."

3.1.10. No checks other than those provided in Subdivision 3.1.9 of this Subsection may be cashed out of bingo funds.

3.1.11. Any player may request a verification of the numbers drawn at the time a winner is determined.

3.1.12. The numbers appearing on the winning card shall be verified at the time that the winner is determined.

3.1.13. If more than one player is verified a winner on the call of the same number, the designated prize shall be divided equally to the nearest dollar. If the prize cannot be divided, substitute prizes may be given but, the value of the sum of the substitute prizes shall not exceed the value of the original prize.

3.1.14. Every player shall be given an equal opportunity to win.