Charity Bingo has put back $3.2million into the one hundred and forty different counties, and cities, situated across the state of Texas. And, that’s just the figures for the first half of 2009! That’s a lot of money going back into the community, and that’s a lot of fun being had by those communities at the same time. Talk about a win, win situation. According to Texan law, 5% of any prize won, playing Charity Bingo, must be donated to the General Revenue Fund. Looking at the figures, they must be loving their Charity Bingo over there!
During the second quarter of 2009, Bingo donations to the General Revenue pot went up by 5.3%. Any counties or cities that impose the levy, get half of the donation, from every player who wins in their jurisdiction. So obviously, everyone is enjoying the benefits. How’s that for putting the community spirit back into Bingo? There are few who could argue with this kind of ‘taxation’. Certainly a less bitter pill to swallow, compared to the latest tax rise, imposed on the already ailing UK operators. If the government really wants to squeeze a few more coffers from Bingo, maybe they should take a leaf out of the Texan book?
This was an article by Lisa for Bingo faces on Charity Bingo
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