New Mexico's Gaming Control Board says qualified organisations may hold advance-ticket raffles and lotteries, reverse drawings and door-prize events. Door prizes worth more than $100 require board approval under the cited state rule.
Qualified organisations must obtain board approval for door prizes with a monetary value above $100.
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Belgium’s Gaming Commission describes the 7 May 1999 Gambling Act as defining gambling by the presence of a stake, a possible win or loss, and an element of chance. The Commission says gambling is prohibited unless expressly authorised and that it issues licences for permitted gambling operations.
SERVICIOS Y OCIO PORT DE SAGUNT SL was constituted in Sagunto with a corporate purpose covering bingo and other authorised games at a venue, reportedly. Its capital is €120,000; separately, ORENES APUESTAS CV SA reappointed three directors, with Eliseo Orenes Rodríguez continuing as president and chief executive and Pedro García Cuestas as secretary.
Servicios y Ocio Port de Sagunt SL has reportedly been formed to operate bingo at a venue in Sagunto, Valencia, and other games that may be authorised there. The company's capital is €120,000.
The North West Gambling Board discussed the North West Gambling Amendment Act, 2026, at a staff meeting, reportedly. The Act aligns provincial gambling legislation with South Africa’s National Gambling Act, 2004, and includes revised definitions, changes to gambling and taxation provisions, and expanded inspection powers.
Employees of the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) gathered at the Mmabatho Palms Hotel and Casino for a staff meeting on priorities, regulation and workplace culture. The North West Gambling Amendment Act, 2026 (Act 3 of 2026) was a central topic, alongside the Board’s overall performance.
Lotteriitilsynet says broadcasters seeking to offer radio or TV bingo must hold a broadcasting concession and obtain prior approval before applying for a bingo permit. Prior approval is required when annual turnover exceeds NOK200,000 and costs NOK2,000; the concession must have been in use for six months before applying. Permits can cover turnover of up to NOK7m per station annually.
State secretary Judith Thielen submitted a bill to the Dutch House of Representatives to create an exception for small bingo events under the Alcohol Act. The proposal would allow such events in venues serving alcohol; organisers would still need to be Dutch associations established for at least three years, with a stated purpose other than organising games of chance.