FOUNTAIN GATE BINGO – HOUSE RULES

The conduct of bingo must comply with the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Gambling Regulation Regulations 2005. These are available for perusal in the bingo centre foyer.

BINGO GAMES:

• All Games of Bingo are played to a “Full House” unless otherwise specified by the caller.
• If a player, on the completion of the announcement of a number which entitles the player to declare himself or herself a winner to the supervisor, fails to do so, the player is taken to have forfeited the prize in that game.
• The Supervisors’ decision is final.
• If an incorrect number is announced, that incorrect announcement, for the purpose of determining the winner of a Bingo game, is taken not to have been made.
• If 2 or more Players win a Bingo game, they share the prize as joint winners.
• If the Caller and/or the Supervisor become aware that an error has been made in the calling and/or displaying of the numbers, he or she must immediately make an announcement correcting the error.
• No persons under the age of 18 years, is permitted to play Bingo at anytime. School age children may sit with their parent/s during the daytime on a Saturday, Sunday and designated School Holidays. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted in the centre during evening Bingo.
• It is the players’ responsibility to play the correct ticket according to the information displayed on the display boards.
• Rolling Jackpots and all games of $1,000 and above will be paid to the winner by cheque.

BEHAVIOUR / CONDUCT:

• Mobile Telephones are to be on silent during Bingo games.
• The minimum requirement of play for all players is 2 consecutive sessions.
• The minimum spend required at Ticket Sales, upon entry, is $10 per person.
• Seats may only be reserved up until 30 minutes prior to Bingo commencing time.
• All patrons are to be respectful of the comfort of others by remaining quiet during all Bingo games.

ELECTRONIC BINGO:

• All patrons playing Electronic Bingo must be a ‘Bingo Benefits’ member. The membership card must be shown to purchase electronic tickets.
• It is the Players responsibility to alert the Supervisor if they have a problem/fault with their PHD and if required the Supervisor will stop the game.
• All rules pertaining to the game of Bingo apply to players who are playing electronic tickets, including the player declaring himself or herself as a winner.
• verification by the Supervisor.
• Electronic maximums have been set to 10% of tickets in play.
• The minimum electronic purchase is 3 tickets in 2 consecutive sessions. On special events, the minimum may raise to 6 tickets per person at the discretion of management.

GENERAL:

• It is the responsibility of the player to check tickets and change prior to leaving the Ticket Sales area, as refunds and exchanges will not be permitted.
• We accept No responsibility, once a player has left the Ticket Sales area.
• Due to Liquor Licensing rules and Health regulations, Food or Beverages are not to be brought onto the premises.
• All patrons must be playing either electronic bingo, paper bingo, or both to remain in the hall.
• Package discounts are applied as 1 per person. Splitting packages, either electronic or Paper is not permitted.
• ‘Bingo Benefits’ membership allows patrons to earn points on spending at Ticket Sales. Membership cards are not to be shared.
• The Fountain Gate Bingo Code of conduct is displayed in the foyer and must be adhered to by all patrons.
• Foul language, impoliteness and/or disrespect and abuse of another player will result in the said person being asked to leave the premises.
• Games, prizes and payouts are subject to change without notice.
• Management reserves the right to refuse admission for any reason.
• All decisions made by Management are final.

 Updated January 2012.