DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY  
COMMISSIONER OF THE BUREAU OF STATE LOTTERY  
CHARITABLE GAMING  
Filed with the secretary of state on October 27, 2021  
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted  
under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306,  
MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7  
days after filing with the secretary of state.  
(By authority conferred on the commissioner of the bureau of state lottery by section 13 of  
the Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act, 1972 PA 382, MCL 432.113)  
R 432.21301, R 432.21312, R 432.21313, R 432.21314, R 432.21317, R 432.21321, R  
432.21322, R 432.21324, R 432.21326, R 432.21327, R 432.21330, R 432.21333, R  
432.21334, R 432.21511, R 432.21515, R 432.22004, and R 432.22007 of the Michigan  
Administrative Code are amended, as follows:  
PART 3. BINGO  
R 432.21301 Definitions.  
Rule 301. (1) The following terms used in the act are defined as follows for the purposes of  
this part:  
(a) “Bingo card” or “card” means a hard bingo card, disposable bingo card, or any other  
bingo card approved in writing by the bureau.  
(b) “Call” means the announcement of the numbers or symbol on the ball drawn from the  
bingo receptacle or selected using a random number generator.  
(2) As used in this part:  
(a) “Ball” means a ball used in the game of bingo similar to a ping pong ball and typically  
numbered 1 through 75. An image of a ball is the equivalent of a ball if a random number  
generator is used.  
(b) “Bingo receptacle” means a container that is either hand operated or mechanically  
operated, such as a cage, holder, or blower, and that holds the balls used in bingo games.  
(c) “Carnival style bingo” means a special bingo occasion in which the players are  
continuously entering and leaving the bingo occasion and paying for their bingo cards at  
various times throughout the bingo occasion.  
(d) “Disposable bingo card” means a bingo card with a serial number that is used 1 time and  
thrown away. All requirements in these rules that govern disposable bingo cards pertain to  
any quantity or form in which the cards may be sold; for example, single cards, sheets,  
books, packets, or pads.  
(e) “Last number or symbol called” means the last number or symbol drawn from the bingo  
receptacle or selected using a random number generator, displayed to not less than 2 players,  
December 3, 2020  
and completely called. Last number or symbol called does not include a ball called in error  
after a player has made his or her bingo known to a worker or caller.  
(f) “Hard bingo card” means a bingo card that is designed for repeated use.  
(g) “Master board” means a board that has holes typically numbered 1 through 75 and is  
used in playing bingo. As the balls are drawn from the bingo receptacle, they are placed on,  
or in, the board with the number or symbol of the ball matching the number or symbol on the  
board. If a random number generator is used, an electronic equivalent shall be used to  
represent a master board.  
(h) “Random number generator” means a bureau approved computer program used to  
generate a series of numbers or symbols with no specific pattern that has been certified by an  
independent gaming laboratory and that is provided by a licensed supplier or as approved in  
writing by the bureau.  
R 432.21312 Bingo equipment maintenance; authorized equipment and games.  
Rule 312. (1) The licensee shall maintain bingo equipment in good repair and sound  
working condition. If the licensed organization conducts a bingo game at a leased location,  
then the organization may use equipment that is provided by the licensed hall or lessor if  
such use is included in the bureau approved rental contract. If equipment is included in a  
bureau approved rental contract, then the licensed hall or lessor shall ensure compliance with  
the provisions of this rule.  
(2) All of the following bingo equipment and games are authorized:  
(a) A hand-operated or blower-type bingo receptacle.  
(b) A master board.  
(c) Bingo cards.  
(d) Balls of the same type, weight, and size.  
(e) Braille, shutter, or sight-assistance bingo cards.  
(f) Electronic verification equipment that is used in accordance with  
directives of the bureau.  
(g) A random number generator.  
(h) Other equipment as approved in writing by the bureau and used in accordance with  
directives of the bureau.  
(i) Other games as approved in writing by the bureau.  
R 432.21313 Bingo equipment; ownership and rental.  
Rule 313. (1) The licensee shall conduct the bingo game only with equipment that it owns,  
uses under a bureau approved rental contract, or is purchasing or renting from a licensed  
supplier, except with prior written approval of the bureau based on the best interest of the  
public welfare.  
(2) The licensee shall not purchase supplies, equipment, or charity game tickets in  
consideration for receiving the use of any equipment without charge.  
(3) The licensee may pay a percentage of the revenue or net profits from the bingo game for  
the use of equipment with prior written approval of the bureau. The request for approval  
shall be submitted to the Charitable Gaming Division, 101 East Hillsdale, Box 30023,  
Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
R 432.21314 House rules.  
Rule 314. (1) The licensee shall establish and adhere to its house rules for the conduct of the  
bingo occasion. At a minimum, the house rules shall contain all of the following  
information:  
(a) The licensee's name.  
(b) The license number.  
(c) The contingency plan for inclement weather, power outages, equipment failure, and  
other emergencies.  
(d) Whether or not workers are going to cover the bingo cards or make a bingo known for  
players for an emergency break.  
(e) Whether or not a person may play another person’s bingo cards or make a bingo known  
to a worker or caller.  
(f) Any alternative method to declare bingo allowed by the licensee, except that a licensee’s  
house rules may not exclude a player from declaring bingo by saying, “bingo.”  
(g) The redemption claim period for charity game tickets as prescribed by  
R 432.21611(1)(c).  
(h) The refund policy.  
(i) The effective date of the house rules.  
(2) The licensee shall post the house rules in a conspicuous place or print the house rules in  
sufficient number for distribution to all interested persons.  
(3) Any change in the house rules shall be announced at the game not less than 1 week in  
advance and published as prescribed by subrule (2) of this rule before its effective date.  
(4) The house rules shall not conflict with the act, these rules, or directives of the bureau.  
R 432.21317 Game conduct and operation.  
Rule 317. (1) Bingo games shall only be conducted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 a.m.  
(2) The bingo license shall be on site and posted in a conspicuous place during the bingo  
occasion.  
(3) A copy of the current license application and any changes shall also be on site and  
available for review.  
(4) The bureau may establish directives regulating the conduct of specific types of bingo  
games, including the Michigan progressive jackpot bingo game.  
(5) The utilization of equipment and the methods of play shall be such that each player is  
afforded an equal opportunity to win.  
(6) Before the start of each bingo game, the name of the game, type or color of bingo card,  
winning combinations, and the amount of each prize shall be clearly announced to the  
players. For games that are divided into multiple prizes, the winning arrangements and the  
amount of each prize shall be clearly announced to the players immediately before each  
multiple game.  
(7) All balls that are used during the game shall be present in the bingo receptacle before  
each game begins and shall be verified by 2 bingo players before the bingo occasion starts,  
except when a random number generator is used. The names of the persons who verify the  
balls shall be recorded and become part of the game records. If the balls are changed during  
the bingo occasion, then the balls shall be verified again by 2 bingo players and the names of  
the persons who verify the balls shall be recorded.  
(8) All bingo cards shall be purchased, all winners shall be determined, and all prizes shall  
be awarded within the same day or as directed by the bureau. The chairperson may withhold  
a prize payment pending the resolution of a disputed game.  
(9) Players shall play only the bingo cards that have been purchased from the licensee for  
that bingo occasion, except as prescribed by R 432.21311.  
(10) Free bingo cards shall not be provided, given to, or played by a player, except as  
prescribed by R 432.21324.  
(11) A worker may, at the option of the licensee, cover the bingo cards for a player as  
provided in the house rules as prescribed by R 432.21314(1)(d).  
(12) A bingo card shall not be sold after the first number is drawn or selected for the game  
in which the bingo card is going to be used, except bingo cards where the bingo numbers are  
concealed.  
(13) A player may, at the option of the licensee, exchange hard bingo cards.  
(14) Any bingo card that is being selected, purchased, or exchanged during a game shall not  
be used while that game is in progress, except bingo cards where the bingo numbers are  
concealed.  
(15) Bingo cards shall not be exchanged or transferred between players.  
(16) A worker shall not select or exchange bingo cards for a player, except as prescribed by  
R 432.21311.  
(17) Hard bingo cards that have not been purchased shall be turned in and removed from the  
playing area before the first hard card game.  
(18) Bingo cards shall not be removed by the players from the bingo premises, except for  
player-owned Braille, shutter, or sight-assistance bingo cards, unless approved in writing by  
the bureau based on the best interest of the public welfare.  
R 432.21321 Calling.  
Rule 321. (1) Balls shall be drawn from a bingo receptacle or selected using a random  
number generator, displayed, and clearly announced.  
(2) Each ball shall be displayed so that 2 or more players can see the number or symbol on  
the ball before it is called. A video monitor may be used to display the balls, if a random  
number generator is used.  
(3) If balls are drawn from a bingo receptacle, then the following provisions apply:  
(a) The caller shall be located so that 2 or more players can observe the drawing of the ball  
from the bingo receptacle.  
(b) Each ball drawn shall be placed in the master board.  
(c) Only 1 person shall handle the balls.  
(d) There shall be not more than 1 ball drawn from the bingo receptacle at 1 time.  
(e) Once removed, balls shall not be returned to the bingo receptacle until the conclusion of  
the game.  
(f) A ball shall not be physically pushed back down into the machine.  
(g) A hand or other object shall not be placed over the opening of the bingo receptacle while  
the game is in progress.  
(4) If more than 1 room or area is used for any 1 bingo occasion, then all of the following  
provisions apply:  
(a) If a method to display balls is used in1 of the rooms, then an equivalent method shall be  
used in each of the rooms.  
(b) All called numbers or symbols shall be clearly audible to the players in all of the rooms  
or areas.  
(c) A worker shall be present at all times in each room or area while a game is in progress.  
R 432.21322 Verification.  
Rule 322. (1) A bingo game is won by the player or players who have the winning  
combination required to win the game.  
(2) The last number or symbol called shall appear on the player's bingo card that is being  
verified.  
(3) The actual numbered balls in the master board shall be the only official scorer, except as  
provided by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(4) If a random number generator is used, an electronic equivalent to the master board shall  
be the official scorer.  
(5) There shall be a sufficient number of designated floor workers to provide complete  
coverage of the bingo playing area for purposes of identifying player bingos.  
(6) It shall be the responsibility of the player to make his or her bingo known to a worker or  
caller by saying the word “bingo” before the next number is completely called. An  
alternative method to declare bingo may be used if stated in the licensee’s house rules.  
(7) A player who is unable to say the word “bingo” due to physical limitations shall be  
permitted to use another method of making his or her bingo known.  
(8) Once a worker hears the word “bingo,” or an alternative method allowed by the licensee,  
the worker shall immediately notify the caller and the game shall stop for a verification of the  
bingo card. Any ball that is drawn or selected in error shall remain available for continued  
play, if necessary.  
(9) A worker shall announce the winning combination of numbers or symbols that appear  
on the winning player's bingo card back to the caller who shall verify that the balls are in the  
master board except as directed in writing by the bureau based on the best interest of the  
public welfare. In a coverall game, the caller may announce the numbers or symbols that are  
not called and the worker may verify that these numbers or symbols do not appear on the  
player's bingo card that is being verified.  
(10) On all games where the single prize paid to a player is $100.00 or more, the bingo card  
or cards shall be displayed so that 2 or more players can observe the verification process.  
(11) If a player is playing more bingo cards than the number of bingo cards stated on the  
verification slip or playing a disposable bingo card series number not sold by the licensee,  
then any bingo called by the player shall not be honored and a prize shall not be paid.  
(12) A player may verify all the balls drawn or selected at the time a winner is announced.  
(13) A player may observe the verification of the winning bingo card.  
R 432.21324 Disputed games.  
Rule 324. (1) If it is discovered that there are problems with the balls or random number  
generator, bingo equipment, or the operation of the bingo equipment, then all of the  
following provisions apply:  
(a) If it is discovered while the game is in progress, then that game is void and shall be  
played over during the same occasion at no cost to the players.  
(b) If it is discovered before the start of the next game, then the just completed game is void  
and shall be replayed during the same occasion at no cost to players.  
(c) If it is discovered after a bingo occasion is completed, then no games shall be replayed.  
(d) One bingo card with an equal number of faces shall be given at no cost to each player  
for the replay of the game.  
(2) If it is discovered that a ball was incorrectly called or improperly placed or entered into  
the master board, or electronic equivalent, then either of the following provisions applies:  
(a) If it is immediately discovered, then the game shall be stopped. The error shall be  
corrected by clearly restating the incorrect call or indicating the improper placement and  
indicating what the correct call or placement should have been and continuing the game.  
(b) If it is discovered after additional balls have been called, then the game shall be stopped.  
The chairperson shall determine whether the game can be reconstructed by recalling the  
game from the point of error and continuing. If the game cannot be reconstructed, then the  
game shall be declared void and replayed during the same occasion. Only those portions of  
the game and prize affected by the error and all subsequent portions of the game shall be  
replayed. One bingo card with an equal number of faces shall be given at no cost to each  
player for the replay of the game.  
(3) If it is discovered that a winner does not have the right to claim a prize, the game shall  
be replayed as provided by subrule (1)(b), (c), and (d) of this rule or as directed by the bureau  
based on the best interest of the public welfare.  
(4) In the case of a disputed game, if a prize has been paid to a player before the discovery  
of the error, then the prize shall remain the property of the player.  
(5) If payment of prizes in accordance with this rule causes the licensee to exceed the  
maximum prize limit permitted by the act, then the cause of the payment shall be noted in the  
game records and in the corresponding financial report for that time period. Repeated or  
excessive overpayments of this nature may be considered a violation of the act and these  
rules.  
(6) In the investigation of disputed prizes, the bureau may instruct a licensee to pay a  
disputed prize if the preponderance of the evidence is in favor of the player.  
R 432.21326 Workers.  
Rule 326. (1) A worker shall not play in games of bingo in which he or she is working or  
assisting. A worker who wishes to work until the first ball is drawn or selected for that bingo  
occasion and then play bingo may do so if he or she purchases his or her bingo cards in the  
same manner as other players.  
(2) A worker shall not purchase, play, or accept as a gift, charity game tickets offered for  
sale by the licensee at any time during the day they are working or assisting.  
(3) A licensee, worker, location owner or his or her agent, hall employee, lessor, or  
concession worker shall not pay for, provide in any manner, or have any interest of any kind,  
in a player's bingo cards or charity game tickets, and shall not, in any manner, share in a prize  
awarded to a player.  
(4) A paid concession worker at a location that is not a licensed hall shall not participate as  
a worker in the bingo occasion in any manner.  
(5) A person under 18 years of age shall not participate in bingo as a worker and shall not  
operate or assist in the conduct of bingo.  
(6) A worker shall not accept tips from players.  
R 432.21327 Worker compensation.  
Rule 327. (1) The commissioner shall establish a service compensation schedule for  
workers.  
(2) The commissioner may adjust the established service compensation schedule. If an  
adjustment is proposed, then the licensees shall be given 30 days to comment before the  
change is implemented.  
(3) A worker shall not be compensated more than the amount established by the  
commissioner in the service compensation schedule.  
(4) The amount established by the commissioner that may be paid to a worker is as follows:  
(a) The chairperson or recordkeeper shall be paid not more than $75.00 as of the effective  
date of these rules and the amount may be adjusted by the service compensation schedule not  
to exceed $150.00 for his or her services for each bingo occasion worked.  
(b) The person who completes the quarterly financial statement shall be paid not more than  
$50.00 as of the effective date of these rules and the amount may be adjusted by the service  
compensation schedule not to exceed $100.00 for each quarterly financial statement  
submitted.  
(c) All other workers shall be paid not more than $50.00 as of the effective date of these  
rules and the amount may be adjusted by the service compensation schedule not to exceed  
$60.00 for their services for each bingo occasion worked.  
(5) Only 1 person may be paid as chairperson and only 1 person may be paid as  
recordkeeper for each bingo occasion.  
(6) An individual may only be compensated for being 1 of the following at each bingo  
occasion:  
(a) Chairperson.  
(b) Recordkeeper.  
(c) Worker.  
(7) A worker shall not be compensated for any other services related to that bingo occasion,  
for example, custodial services, set up, or tear down, except as provided by this rule.  
(8) Compensation to workers includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:  
(a) Cash or check.  
(b) Anything of value.  
(c) Credit towards dues, tuition, or any other items of value. Any credit given shall not  
exceed the limit per bingo occasion as prescribed by this rule.  
(9) All worker compensation, other than credits, shall be paid on the day of the bingo  
occasion. This subrule does not apply to a person who completes the quarterly financial  
statement.  
(10) The names of the workers and amounts paid, including any credits as provided by  
subrule (8)(c) of this rule, shall be recorded on the workers service record for each bingo  
occasion or as directed in writing by the bureau.  
(11) Any and all forms of worker compensation shall be paid only from the proceeds of the  
licensed gaming event or the financial account as prescribed by R 432.21330.  
(12) All compensation shall be reported on the financial statement as prescribed by R  
432.21335.  
R 432.21330 Accountability; lawful use of proceeds; reasonable expenditures; deposit of  
proceeds.  
Rule 330. (1) The licensee shall be accountable for all cash, bingo cards, prizes, and charity  
game tickets.  
(2) In accordance with the act, the entire net proceeds of a licensed gaming event shall be  
devoted exclusively to the lawful purposes of the qualified organization.  
(3) To ensure that all proceeds are used for the lawful purposes of the qualified  
organization, all financial accounts into which proceeds from the licensed gaming event are  
deposited or transferred shall be open for review by authorized representatives of the bureau.  
(4) The payment of expenses incurred in connection with the conduct of the licensed  
gaming event shall be necessary and reasonable.  
(5) Each check written from financial accounts into which proceeds from the licensed  
gaming event are deposited or transferred shall meet all of the following requirements:  
(a) Each check shall be preprinted with the name of the licensee.  
(b) The check shall be signed by an authorized person or persons.  
(c) The check shall be made payable to a specific person, business, partnership, corporation,  
or account.  
(d) A check shall not be made payable to cash or bearer and shall not be drawn in blank.  
(e) The check shall contain a brief description of the expense on the memo line.  
(6) An electronic transfer of funds may be used if the licensee receives a detailed statement  
from its financial institution that shows payee, amount paid, and date paid.  
(7) Cancelled checks written from financial accounts into which proceeds from the licensed  
gaming event are deposited or transferred shall be returned on a monthly basis to the account  
holder. Bank validated check images are acceptable, if legible, and if originals can be made  
available upon request by the bureau.  
(8) All money derived from the conduct of the licensed gaming event shall be deposited into  
the licensee’s financial account within 2 business days of the bingo occasion or as directed in  
writing by the bureau.  
(9) Checks shall not be cashed out of the bingo start cash or gross revenue.  
(10) Prize payments and worker compensation are the only allowable cash expenditures  
from proceeds of the licensed gaming event. All other expenses of the licensed gaming event  
shall be paid by check or electronic transfer of funds as prescribed by this rule.  
R 432.21333 Advertising.  
Rule 333. (1) Expenditures by the large bingo, small bingo, or special bingo licensee for  
advertising the licensed gaming event shall be necessary and reasonable.  
(2) A licensee, lessor, or location may advertise a licensed gaming event using current and  
accurate information. The advertising shall include all of the following:  
(a) Name of the licensee.  
(b) License number.  
(c) Purpose for which the net proceeds will be used.  
(3) The following items are not considered advertising:  
(a) A message on an answering machine or voicemail by the lessor, location owner, or  
licensee at a location where a licensed gaming event is going to occur.  
(b) Any other communication that is used solely at a location where the licensed gaming  
event occurs.  
R 432.21334 Bingo financial records; retention.  
Rule 334. All of the following financial records shall be available to authorized  
representatives of the bureau for review and shall be kept for at least the current calendar  
year plus 3 years or as directed in writing by the bureau:  
(a) A copy of the financial statements as prescribed by R 432.21335.  
(b) Bank validated deposit slips for all proceeds from the licensed gaming event.  
(c) Bank statements from all financial accounts where proceeds from the licensed gaming  
event were deposited or transferred.  
(d) Cancelled checks or bank validated check images, as prescribed by R 432.21330(7)  
from all financial accounts where proceeds from the licensed gaming event were deposited or  
transferred.  
(e) Invoices or receipts with the date, vendor's name, and a description of the item or service  
for all expenditures made from financial accounts where proceeds from the licensed gaming  
event were deposited or transferred.  
(f) Loans or donations of funds from individuals are permitted only if documented in a  
written, witnessed document. A copy of the document and repayment schedule and any later  
changes to these documents shall be maintained with these financial records.  
PART 5. RAFFLE  
R 432.21511 In-house raffles.  
Rule 511. (1) In-house raffles may be conducted if all of the following elements are  
present:  
(a) There is no sale of in-house raffle tickets before the occasion.  
(b) There is no sale of in-house raffle tickets outside of the gaming area during the licensed  
gaming event.  
(2) A licensee shall establish and adhere to its house rules for the conduct of an in-house  
raffle as prescribed by R 432.21510.  
(3) A prize shall not be forfeited to the licensee.  
(4) If any prize for an in-house raffle is not claimed, then the licensee shall do either of the  
following:  
(a) Conduct another raffle during the time and date specified on the license, using the  
original pool of ticket stubs.  
(b) With written approval of the bureau, donate the prize or prizes to a nonprofit  
organization with a charitable purpose as prescribed by R 432.21101(1)(b) if all of the  
following apply:  
(i) The winning raffle ticket numbers have been publicly posted and readily available for 60  
days.  
(ii) The prize has not been claimed for 60 days.  
(iii) The licensee is using a bureau approved method of determining a winner provided by a  
licensed supplier.  
R 432.21515 Raffle prizes.  
Rule 515. (1) All prizes shall be awarded.  
(2) A winner need not be present to win except as provided by R 432.21511.  
(3) The licensee shall make a diligent effort to locate the winners of all prizes.  
(4) A prize shall not be forfeited to the licensee.  
(5) Except for a raffle conducted under R 432.21511, any prize not claimed or for which the  
winner cannot be located within 60 days from the date of the raffle shall be distributed in  
accordance with one of the following methods:  
(a) The licensee shall conduct another drawing using the original pool of ticket stubs  
(b) With prior written approval of the bureau, the licensee shall donate the prizes to a  
nonprofit organization with a charitable purpose as prescribed by R 432.21101(1)(b).  
PART 10. HALL  
R 432.22004 Hall license; terms and conditions.  
Rule 1004. (1) Upon the issuance of a hall license or the renting or allowing the usage of a  
licensed hall for the conduct of a licensed gaming event, the hall licensee agrees to all of the  
following terms and conditions:  
(a) To be bound by and comply with the act, these rules, terms of probation, directives of  
the bureau, public policy of the state of Michigan, and any other local, state, and federal laws  
and regulations.  
(b) To not assign or transfer the hall license. A privately held corporation, partnership, or  
sole proprietorship acting as a licensed hall shall not attempt to sell or transfer an interest in  
the business without the prior written approval of the bureau.  
(c) To post the hall license in a conspicuous place for public inspection at the hall.  
(d) To immediately report to the bureau in writing any change in the information stated on  
or attached to the hall license application.  
(e) To not engage in any activity that implies or is a conflict of interest with the hall  
licensee’s duty to remain totally unassociated with the management of a licensed gaming  
event.  
(f) To not directly or indirectly lend, provide, or give money to, or borrow money from a  
licensee.  
(g) To not exert any influence upon a bingo licensee’s choice of supplier.  
(h) To not offer any promotional game of chance as an inducement to encourage players to  
patronize the licensed hall.  
(i) To maintain all bingo equipment in good repair and sound working order.  
(j) To hold the bureau and the state harmless from any liability, including, but not limited  
to, taxes and legal expenses.  
(2) The location at which the licensed hall does business shall be open to inspection during  
reasonable business hours by an authorized representative of the bureau.  
(3) A person shall not refuse to cooperate with, hinder, or obstruct in any way, an  
authorized representative of the bureau while the representative is in the performance of  
official duties.  
(4) The commissioner may deny, summarily suspend, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a  
hall license as prescribed by R 432.21109 to R 432.21111.  
(5) A person convicted of a criminal offense under the act or any other gambling offense  
shall not participate in a hall license as an owner, shareholder of the privately held  
corporation, partner, officer, agent, or employee for a period of 1 year after the conviction  
becomes final.  
R 432.22007 Advertising.  
Rule 1007. (1) A hall licensee may advertise a licensed gaming event using current and  
accurate information. The advertising shall include all of the following:  
(a) Name of the licensee.  
(b) License number.  
(c) Purpose for which the net proceeds will be used.  
(2) The following items are not considered advertising:  
(a) A message on an answering machine or voicemail by the hall licensee.  
(b) Any other communication that is used solely at a location where the licensed gaming  
event occurs.  
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