a. The value of prizes awarded during the conduct of any remote caller bingo game shall not exceed thirty-seven (37%) percent of the gross receipts for that game. When an authorized organization elects to deduct fees paid for the use and processing of credit card sales from the amount of gross revenues for that game awarded for prizes, the maximum amount of gross revenues that may be awarded for prizes shall not exceed thirty-seven (37%) percent of the gross receipts for that game, less the amount of redirected fees paid for the use and processing of credit card sales.

b. Every remote caller bingo game shall be played until a winner is declared. Progressive prizes are prohibited.

c. Prizes shall be paid only by check; no cash prizes shall be paid. The declared winner of a remote caller bingo game shall provide his or her identifying information and a mailing address to the on-site manager of the remote caller bingo game. The organization conducting the remote caller bingo game may issue a check to the winner at the time of the game, or may send a check to the declared winner by United States Postal Service certified mail, return receipt requested.

d. All prize money exceeding State and Federal exemption limits on prize money shall be subject to income tax reporting and withholding requirements under applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and those reports and withholding shall be forwarded, within ten (10) business days, to the appropriate State or Federal agency on behalf of the winner. A report shall accompany the amount withheld identifying the person on whose behalf the money is being sent.

e. Any game interrupted by a transmission failure, electrical outage, or act of God shall be considered void in the location that was affected. A refund for a cancelled game or games shall be provided to the purchasers. (Ord. #2011-152)