An Act To Allow Children To Participate In Beano Games Conducted By Nonprofit Charitable Organizations

This bill allows Maine nonprofit charitable, educational, or youth-focused organizations to host "beano" games (a type of game of chance) without needing a gambling license or registering with state authorities. It specifically permits these games when held exclusively on the organization’s premises, with at least 90% of participants under 18 years old, and no fees charged to participants. The law directly affects youth-serving nonprofits like school clubs, community centers, and religious groups seeking to run low-stakes recreational activities for minors. It removes licensing barriers for these specific nonprofit-run, fee-free games targeting children under 16.