Assembly Bill 572 seeks to amend the definition of bingo in Wisconsin law. Currently, bingo is defined as a game of chance where players pay to participate using standardized cards, and winners are determined based on a specific arrangement of numbers. The existing definition does not account for games that utilize free cards and donated prizes, where no payment is made by participants.

The proposed amendment clarifies that bingo does not include games using free cards and donated prizes, regardless of whether the host or sponsor pays for prizes or logistical support. This change aims to ensure that such games are explicitly excluded from the legal definition of bingo, thereby providing clarity on the types of games that fall under this category. The bill modifies the language in section 563.03 (1m) of the statutes to reflect this updated definition.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 563.03(1m), 563.03