Relating to: the definition of bingo.
SB 573 amends the legal definition of "bingo" in Wisconsin statutes to explicitly exclude games where participants do not pay to play and prizes are donated (e.g., free cards with donated prizes). This clarification directly affects community and charitable organizations hosting such games, ensuring they are not subject to standard bingo regulations. The bill specifies that "bingo" does not include games with no participant payment, regardless of whether the host covers prize costs. This is a definitional change only, not a new policy or tax. The bill focuses solely on clarifying regulatory boundaries for existing game formats.
Bill status
failed
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Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Oct 24, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, Ayes 8, Noes 0
upper
Oct 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Jagler and Nass;
cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Penterman, Knodl, Brooks, Kaufert, Kreibich, Melotik and Subeck
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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