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2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.075 - Horses foaled in this state; three-year-old horses.

562.075
Horses foaled in this state; three-year-old horses.
(1)
Horses foaled in this state. Every licensee to sponsor and manage horse races under s. 562.05 (1) (b) or (c) shall hold at least one race on every race day which is limited to horses foaled in this state, except that another race may be substituted if the licensee is unable, with reasonable effort, to attract sufficient competition for such a race. The department shall define, by rule, the term “foaled in this state".
(2)
Three-year-old horses.
(a)
Definition. In this subsection, “3-year-old horse" means a horse which was foaled during the 3rd year immediately before the year in which the horse participates in a race.
(b)
Races. Every person licensed to sponsor and manage horse races under s. 562.05 (1) (b) or (c) shall hold at least one race, on every race day, which is limited to 3-year-old horses, which did not race during the prior 2 years. If the licensee is unable, with reasonable effort, to attract sufficient competition for such a race, another race may be substituted.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27 ss. 6968 to 6972, 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.08 - Admissions tax.

562.08
Admissions tax.
(1)
Every licensee under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (e) shall collect 50 cents per person entering a racetrack as a spectator on each race day on which an admission fee is charged, including any person entering the racetrack as a spectator on a free pass or complimentary ticket.
(2)
Quarterly, of the amount collected during the quarter under sub. (1), a licensee under s. 562.05 (1) (a) shall pay 50 percent to the county where the amount was collected and 50 percent to the city, village or town where the amount was collected.
(3)
Each county, city, village and town receiving moneys under sub. (2) shall use at least part of the moneys to defray the costs of law enforcement, traffic control and other municipal expenditures incidental to the conduct of racing in that county, city, village or town and shall submit annually a report to the department showing how it has expended those moneys.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1991 a. 39, 269; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.10 - Prohibition on race dogs trained by live lures or bait.

562.10
Prohibition on race dogs trained by live lures or bait.
No person may:
(1)
Knowingly use any live lure or bait in a dog race or in training a dog for entry in any race.
(2)
Enter or permit a dog to be entered in a race if that person knows or can reasonably be expected to know that the dog was trained with any live lure or bait.
(3)
Enter or permit a dog to be entered in a race if that person knows or can reasonably be expected to know that the dog was trained in a state that does not prohibit the knowing use of live lures or bait in a dog race or in training a dog for entry in any race.
History:  1987 a. 354.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.105 - Humane killing of dogs.

562.105
Humane killing of dogs.
No person may kill or cause to be killed any dog which races in this state or was bred, whelped or trained in this state for racing, except by a humane chemical method, specified by the department by rule, which normally causes dogs to be rendered insensible to pain, is rapid and effective and is administered by a veterinarian.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.11 - Prohibited wagering activities.

562.11
Prohibited wagering activities.
No person may:
(1)
Place any wager on a race at any location except at a racetrack.
(2)
Facilitate off-track wagers or conduct an operation through which off-track wagers are transmitted to a racetrack. The acceptance of an intertrack wager at a racetrack that does not meet the criteria specified under s. 562.05 (6m) (b) 2. is considered to be the acceptance of an off-track wager and the facilitation of an off-track wager.
(3)
Possess a counterfeit, altered or fraudulent wagering ticket on a race with intent to defraud.
(4)
Counterfeit, alter or forge a wagering ticket on any race or pass such a ticket with intent to defraud.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 39; 2005 a. 245.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.12 - Prohibited race activities.

562.12
Prohibited race activities.
No person may:
(1)
Race an animal under a name other than its registered name or out of the animal's proper class, as determined by the department by rule.
(2)
Accept anything of value to alter or attempt to alter the outcome of a race.
(3)
Bribe or extort, or attempt to bribe or extort, any member, employee or agent of the department or any other person having charge of or access to an animal on a racetrack.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.124 - Snowmobile racing.

562.124
Snowmobile racing.
(1g)
In this section, “pari-mutuel" means a wagering system in which all persons who wager on any snowmobile that finishes in any position for which wagers are taken in a race share the total amount wagered on the race minus any deductions from the wagers on that race required under rules promulgated under sub. (2).
(1m)
The department may authorize on-track pari-mutuel wagering on snowmobile racing at times and places, as determined by the department, that do not conflict with animal racing authorized by this chapter.
(2)
If the department authorizes on-track pari-mutuel wagering on snowmobile racing under sub. (1m), the department shall regulate the pari-mutuel wagering and shall promulgate all rules necessary to administer this section. The department may promulgate rules that require persons who conduct snowmobile racing to be licensed by the department and the department may charge a fee to any person licensed under this subsection to cover the costs of the department in regulating on-track pari-mutuel wagering on snowmobile racing. Through its rules, the department shall do everything necessary to ensure the public interest and protect the integrity of the sport of snowmobile racing. If the department charges a fee to a person licensed under this subsection, the department shall deposit the moneys received into the appropriation accounts under ss. 20.455 (2) (g) and 20.505 (8) (g).
(3)
The department shall confer with representatives of the United States snowmobile association in developing rules to protect the integrity of the sport of snowmobile racing.
(4)
If the department authorizes on-track pari-mutuel wagering on snowmobile racing, the department shall prepare and submit to the chief clerk of each house of the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) a report on whether any additional civil or criminal penalties are necessary to enforce its rules.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27, 252; 1999 a. 5.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.125 - Department of justice enforcement authority.

562.125
Department of justice enforcement authority.
(1)
Investigations. The department of justice may investigate any activities by the department and the department's employees and contractors, or by the licensees and their employees and contractors, which affect the operation or administration of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering, and shall report suspected violations of state or federal law to the appropriate prosecuting authority.
(1m)
Subpoena power. For the purpose of an investigation under sub. (1), the attorney general may issue a subpoena to compel the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records which the attorney general deems relevant or material to the investigation. Section 885.12 shall apply to any failure to obey a subpoena under this subsection.
(2)
Prosecutions. The attorney general and district attorneys have concurrent jurisdiction to commence prosecutions for alleged violations of this chapter.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 252.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 562 - Regulation of racing and on-track pari-mutuel wagering. › 562.13 - Penalties.

562.13
Penalties.
(1)
Except as provided in subs. (2) to (4), whoever violates this chapter or any rules promulgated under this chapter shall forfeit not more than $10,000.
(2)
Whoever does any of the following may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both:
(a)
Makes a false statement in any application for a license.
(b)
Intentionally makes a false statement or material omission in an application for employment with the department.
(c)
Violates any provision under s. 562.025, 562.05 (1), 562.06 (5) or 562.11 (1).
(3)
Whoever violates s. 562.11 (2) or (3) is guilty of a Class I felony.
(4)
Whoever violates s. 562.09, 562.105, 562.11 (4) or 562.12 is guilty of a Class H felony.
History:  1987 a. 354; 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 252, 283; 2001 a. 109.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.02 - Purpose.

563.02
Purpose.
The legislature declares that:
(1)
All phases of the conduct of bingo, except bingo games using free cards and donated prizes for which no payment of consideration is made by participants, should be closely controlled by appropriate laws and rules, which should be uniformly enforced throughout this state.
(1m)
All phases of the conduct of raffles should be closely controlled by appropriate laws, which should be uniformly enforced throughout this state.
(2)
The conduct of bingo, raffles and all attendant activities, except bingo games using free cards and donated prizes for which no payment of consideration is made by participants, should be so regulated as to discourage commercialization of bingo and raffles in all forms and to ensure the maximum use of the profits of bingo exclusively for proper and legitimate expenditures.
(3)
It is a matter of statewide concern to foster and support proper and legitimate expenditures and to prevent commercialized gambling, participation by criminal and other undesirable elements and diversion of funds from usage for proper and legitimate expenses.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1977 c. 426; 1987 a. 21; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 779r; Stats. 1991 s. 563.02; 2015 a. 6.
The state may not enforce bingo laws on Indian reservations. Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin v. State of Wisconsin, 518 F. Supp. 712 (1981).
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.04 - General duties of the department.

563.04
General duties of the department.
The department shall:
(2)
Conduct hearings on the suspension or revocation of a license for violation of this chapter or any applicable rules promulgated under it.
(3)
Promulgate rules under ch. 227 relating to the issuance, renewal, amendment, suspension, and revocation of bingo licenses and the conduct of bingo under this chapter.
(4)
Approve and establish a standard set of bingo cards comprising a consecutively numbered series and prescribe by rule the manner in which such cards are to be reproduced and distributed to a licensed organization.
(5)
Prescribe appropriate forms necessary to carry out this chapter.
(6)
Issue, renew and amend licenses:
(a)
To organizations to conduct bingo.
(b)
To the member designated by the organization who is responsible for the gross receipts.
(7)
Issue and renew licenses to suppliers of bingo supplies and equipment.
(8)
Have power to temporarily suspend any license.
(10)
Refer for investigation potential or actual violations of this chapter and rules promulgated under it to the district attorney of the county in which a bingo occasion will be or was held.
(13)
Establish the style, content and format of all licenses issued under this chapter.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34 ss. 1000, 2100 (45) (a); 1989 a. 31, 147; 1991 a. 39; 1991 a. 269 ss. 780d to 781p; Stats. 1991 s. 563.04; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 2001 a. 16; 2015 a. 6; 2017 a. 361.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.05 - Departmental duties; powers; prohibitions.

563.05
Departmental duties; powers; prohibitions.
(2)
The department may promulgate rules requiring holders of licenses issued under subch. III to post a notice in a conspicuous place where a bingo occasion is being conducted describing the procedures for filing a complaint against the holder.
(3)
The department may promulgate rules specifying the number of business days within which the department must review and make a determination on an application for a license that is issued under subch. III.
(4)
The department may promulgate rules relating to bingo that establish procedures to be used by the department for receiving, filing, and investigating complaints, for commencing disciplinary proceedings, and for conducting hearings.
(4m)
Notwithstanding s. 227.11, the department may not promulgate or enforce any rule that interprets the provisions under subch. VIII or any other provisions under this chapter that relate to raffles.
(5)
No employee in the division of gaming who performs any duty related to bingo or raffles or the secretary, deputy secretary, or assistant deputy secretary of administration and no member of such a person's immediate family, as defined in s. 19.42 (7), may, while that person is employed or serves in such a capacity or for 2 years following the termination of his or her employment with the department after having served in such a capacity, do any of the following:
(a)
Have any direct or indirect interest in any person who is licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter.
(b)
Accept or agree to accept money or any thing of value from any person who is licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter.
History:  1991 a. 269 ss. 782ad, 782ah, 1110b, 1110d; Stats. 1991 s. 563.05; 1995 a. 27 ss. 6976, 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 5; 2011 a. 32; 2013 a. 20, 273; 2015 a. 6.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.051 - Bingo and raffle security.

563.051
Bingo and raffle security.
The department may do any of the following:
(1)
Provide all of the security services for the bingo and raffle operations under this chapter.
(2)
Monitor the regulatory compliance of bingo and raffle operations under this chapter.
(3)
Audit the bingo and raffle operations under this chapter.
(4)
Investigate suspected violations of this chapter.
(5)
Report suspected gaming-related criminal activity to the division of criminal investigation in the department of justice for investigation by that division.
(6)
If the division of criminal investigation in the department of justice chooses not to investigate a report under sub. (5), coordinate an investigation of the suspected criminal activity with local law enforcement officials and district attorneys.
History:  1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.055 - Cancellation of license; reinstatement.

563.055
Cancellation of license; reinstatement.
(1)
If the holder of a license issued under this chapter pays a fee required under s. 563.13 (4), 563.22 (2) or 563.92 (2) by check and the check is not paid by the bank upon which the check is drawn, the department may cancel the license on or after the 60th day after the department receives the notice from the bank, subject to sub. (2).
(2)
At least 20 days before canceling a license, the department shall mail a notice to the holder that informs the holder that the check was not paid by the bank and that the holder's license may be canceled on the date determined under sub. (1) unless the holder does all of the following before that date:
(a)
Pays the fee for which the unpaid check was issued.
(b)
Pays the charge for an unpaid draft established under s. 20.905 (2).
(3)
Nothing in sub. (1) or (2) prohibits the department from extending the date for cancellation to allow the holder additional time to comply with sub. (2) (a) and (b).
(4)
A cancellation of a license under this section completely terminates the license and all rights, privileges and authority previously conferred by the license.
(5)
The department may reinstate a license that has been canceled under this section only if the previous holder complies with sub. (2) (a) and (b) and pays a $30 reinstatement fee.
(6)
All moneys received under this section shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (jn).
History:  1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 269 s. 782ap; Stats. 1991 s. 563.055; 1995 a. 27 ss. 6976c, 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 5; 2017 a. 59; 2021 a. 58.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.10 - Rules governing commingling of receipts prohibited.

563.10
Rules governing commingling of receipts prohibited.
The department may not promulgate any rule relating to the commingling of bingo and raffle receipts.
History:  1979 c. 41; 1985 a. 182 ss. 55 (4), 57; 1991 a. 269 s. 782at; Stats. 1991 s. 563.10; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 2015 a. 6.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.11 - License to conduct bingo.

563.11
License to conduct bingo.
(1)
Any bona fide religious, charitable, service, fraternal or veterans organization or any organization, other than the state or any political subdivision of the state, to which contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes or state income or franchise tax purposes, may apply to the department for a license to conduct bingo. In this subsection, “service organization" includes all of the following:
(b)
A community-based residential facility.
(c)
A senior citizen community center.
(d)
An adult family home.
(2)
(a)
Prior to applying for a license, an organization listed under sub. (1) shall:
1.
Be incorporated in this state as a nonprofit corporation or organized in this state as a religious or nonprofit organization.
2.
Have at least 15 members in good standing.
3.
Conduct activities within this state in addition to the conduct of bingo.
5.
Operate without profit to its members, and no part of the net earnings of such organization shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.
6.
Have been in existence for 3 years immediately preceding its application for a license, and shall have had during that 3-year period a membership actively engaged in making proper and legitimate expenditures.
7.
Have received and used and shall continue to receive and use, for proper and legitimate expenditures, funds derived from sources other than from the conduct of bingo.
(b)
Paragraph (a) does not apply to any organization listed under sub. (1) (b) to (d).
History:  1973 c. 156; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 39; 1991 a. 269 ss. 782bd, 782bh; Stats. 1991 s. 563.11; 2005 a. 22.
Loss of tax exempt status for income tax purposes does not necessarily imply that an organization is no longer nonprofit. 67 Atty. Gen. 255.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.12 - Bingo license application.

563.12
Bingo license application.
Each applicant for a license to conduct bingo shall file with the department an application on a form prescribed by the department. Except as provided in s. 563.135, the application shall include:
(1)
The name and address of the applicant.
(2)
Sufficient facts relating to the incorporation or organization of the applicant to enable the department to determine if the applicant is eligible for a license under this subchapter.
(3)
The name and address of each officer of the applicant organization.
(4)
The place and date of each bingo occasion proposed to be conducted during the effective period of the license.
(5)
The name and address of the owner of the premises in which bingo will be conducted and the approximate capacity of the premises.
(7)
The name, date of birth and address of each supervising member for each bingo occasion who shall be an active member of the applicant organization and one or more of whom shall be present and in immediate charge of and responsible for the conduct of bingo games at each bingo occasion.
(8)
The name of any licensed organization cosponsoring any bingo occasion.
(9)
The name, address, date of birth and years of membership of one active member of the applicant organization who shall be responsible for the proper utilization of the gross receipts derived from the conduct of bingo.
(11)
Other information which the department considers necessary to administer this chapter.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1977 c. 418; 1981 c. 380; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782cd; Stats. 1991 s. 563.12; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27, 252; 2017 a. 361.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.13 - Affidavits and fees.

563.13
Affidavits and fees.
Except as provided in s. 563.135, an application for a license to conduct bingo shall be accompanied by:
(2)
A sworn statement by the member designated as responsible for the proper utilization of gross receipts that no commission or other fee, salary, profits, compensation, reward or recompense will be paid to any person or organization and that all profits will be spent as provided under s. 563.51 (8).
(4)
A $10 license fee for each bingo occasion proposed to be conducted and $5 for an annual license for the designated member responsible for the proper utilization of gross receipts. All moneys received under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (jn).
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1979 c. 34; 1987 a. 21; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782ch; Stats. 1991 s. 563.13; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1995 a. 417; 1999 a. 5; 2017 a. 361; 2021 a. 58.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.135 - Bingo license application; community-based residential facilities, senior citizen community centers and adult family homes.

563.135
Bingo license application; community-based residential facilities, senior citizen community centers and adult family homes.
(1)
An application for a license to conduct bingo for an organization listed under s. 563.11 (1) (b) to (d) shall be accompanied by a $5 license fee and a sworn statement by the owner or operator of the organization that all of the following rules shall apply to bingo conducted by the organization:
(a)
Only residents, guests of residents, and employees of the community-based residential facility or adult family home, or members, patrons, guests of members, and patrons and employees of the senior citizen community center, may play bingo.
(b)
Bingo may be played only as a recreational or social activity.
(c)
No admission fee may be charged to play bingo.
(d)
The total fee charged to a player for all bingo cards used by the player at a bingo occasion will not exceed $2 and the aggregate value of prizes awarded at the bingo occasion will equal the total amount of fees that are collected from all of the players at the bingo occasion.
(e)
Progressive jackpot bingo may not be played.
(2m)
All moneys received under sub. (1) shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (jn).
History:  1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782cp; Stats. 1991 s. 563.135; 1999 a. 5; 2005 a. 247; 2021 a. 58.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.14 - Department determinations.

563.14
Department determinations.
Upon receipt of an application for a license to conduct bingo, the department shall investigate the qualifications of the applicant and the merits of the application and before issuing a license shall determine that:
(1)
The applicant is eligible to be licensed to conduct bingo under s. 563.11.
(2)
The supervising member and member responsible for the proper utilization of gross receipts are active members of the applicant organization who, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, have never been convicted of a felony or, if convicted, have received a pardon or have been released from parole, extended supervision or probation for at least 5 years.
(3)
The proposed bingo occasions will be conducted in accordance with this chapter and the rules promulgated under it.
(6)
The profits from all bingo games conducted by the applicant organization are proposed to be used as provided under s. 563.51 (8).
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1979 c. 34 s. 2100 (45) (a); 1981 c. 122, 380; 1981 c. 391 s. 211; 1987 a. 21; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782ct; Stats. 1991 s. 563.14; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27, 283.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.15 - Issuance of license to conduct bingo.

563.15
Issuance of license to conduct bingo.
(1)
After making the determinations under s. 563.14, the department shall either notify the applicant organization in writing why a license is not being issued or issue a license to such applicant organization authorizing it to conduct bingo at the times and places set forth in the license. Except as provided in sub. (1m), a license issued under this subsection shall be effective for one year from the first day of the month of the first occasion listed on the license and may be renewed annually, except that an applicant organization may request that the license expire on the first day of any month within the one-year licensure period.
(1m)
A license issued under sub. (1) to an organization listed under s. 563.11 (1) (b) to (d) shall remain in effect unless it is canceled, suspended or revoked by the department or withdrawn by the organization.
(3)
Each license, and all amendments thereto, shall be conspicuously displayed at the place where a bingo occasion is conducted and at all times during the conduct thereof so as to be easily readable by any patron of the bingo occasion.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1979 c. 34 s. 2100 (45) (a); 1981 c. 162, 209, 391; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 39; 1991 a. 269 ss. 782dd to 782dp; Stats. 1991 s. 563.15; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.16 - Amendment of license to conduct bingo.

563.16
Amendment of license to conduct bingo.
Upon application by a licensed organization, a license may be amended, if the subject matter of the amendment properly and lawfully could have been included in the original license. An application for an amendment to a license shall be filed and processed in the same manner as an original application. An application for the amendment of a license shall be accompanied by a $3 fee. If any application for amendment seeks approval of additional bingo occasions or designates a new member responsible for the proper utilization of gross receipts, the appropriate fee under s. 563.13 (4) also shall be paid. If the department approves an application for an amendment to a license, a copy of the amendment shall be sent to the applicant who shall attach it to the original license. All moneys received under this section shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (jn).
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782dt; Stats. 1991 s. 563.16; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 5; 2021 a. 58.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.17 - Denial of application; hearing.

563.17
Denial of application; hearing.
If the department denies a license to conduct bingo, within 30 days after receiving written notification of such denial, an applicant may demand in writing a hearing before the department upon the applicant's qualifications and the merit of the application. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant to establish his or her eligibility for a license. If, after the hearing, the department enters an order denying the application, the order shall set forth in detail the reasons for the denial. Upon entry of such an order or upon the expiration of the 30-day period during which a hearing may be demanded, the applicant's license fee shall be refunded less reasonable administrative costs. If the department approves the application, the department shall issue the license within 14 days after approval.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782ed; Stats. 1991 s. 563.17; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.18 - Suspension or revocation.

563.18
Suspension or revocation.
(1)
Proceedings to suspend or revoke a supplier's license or a license to conduct bingo shall be initiated by the department pursuant to the rules promulgated under s. 563.05 (4).
(3)
The department's decision under this section is subject to judicial review under ch. 227.
(4)
When a license under this subchapter is suspended or revoked by the department, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license to the department. A licensee whose license has been revoked may reapply for a license one year after the effective date of the revocation. If a license has been suspended under sub. (3), the department shall reinstate the license at the end of the period of suspension.
(5)
A violation of any applicable law of this state or rule promulgated thereunder shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 198; 1979 c. 34 s. 2100 (45) (a); 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782eh; Stats. 1991 s. 563.18; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
Board may not revoke license of an organization because of its membership policies regarding race. 67 Atty. Gen. 255.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.21 - Supplier's license.

563.21
Supplier's license.
Any person intending to sell or distribute bingo supplies or equipment to a licensed organization shall apply to the department for a supplier's license.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782ep; Stats. 1991 s. 563.21; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.22 - Supplier's license application.

563.22
Supplier's license application.
(1)
An application for a supplier's license shall be filed with the department on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall include:
(a)
The name and address of the applicant.
(b)
A designation of the type of business organization of the applicant and the date and place of its original establishment.
(c)
The name and address of each officer, director, shareholder, partner, member or other person with an ownership interest in the applicant business.
(d)
A statement showing the gross receipts realized in the preceding year on the sale or distribution of bingo supplies and equipment to licensed organizations.
(e)
The name and address of any supplier of bingo supplies and equipment to the applicant.
(f)
The number of years the applicant has been in the business of supplying bingo supplies and equipment.
(g)
If the applicant business is organized outside of this state, the name and address of a resident agent who is authorized to be served legal documents and receive notices, orders and directives of the department.
(2)
(a)
Each application for an initial supplier's license or for a renewal thereof shall be accompanied by a fee of $25.
(b)
When the supplier's license expires, the supplier shall pay a supplementary fee based on the supplier's gross sales of bingo supplies and equipment to licensed organizations during the preceding year. The supplementary fee shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
Amount of Gross Sales   Fee
Less than $5,000   $10
Between $5,000 and $19,999   $50
Between $20,000 and $49,999   $200
Between $50,000 and $100,000   $500
More than $100,000   $1,000
(c)
All moneys received under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (jn).
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782et; Stats. 1991 s. 563.22; 1993 a. 112; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 5; 2021 a. 58.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.24 - Issuance of supplier's license.

563.24
Issuance of supplier's license.
Upon receiving an application for a supplier's license, the department may require the applicant, or if the applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, its officers, directors, stockholders and members, to appear and testify under oath on the contents of the application. If the department determines that the supplier's license applicant possesses the requisite qualifications, a license shall be issued to the bingo supplier. A license issued under this section shall be effective for one year from the first day of the month of its issuance, and may be renewed annually. If the application is not approved, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of such action. Within 10 days after receipt of such notification, the applicant may demand a hearing before the department. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant to establish his or her qualifications and the merit of the application. The fee, less reasonable administrative costs, shall be refunded to the applicant upon entry of an order denying an application after hearing, or upon expiration of the period during which a hearing may be demanded.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34; 1991 a. 269 s. 782fd; Stats. 1991 s. 563.24; 1993 a. 112; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.25 - Supplier to notify department of changes.

563.25
Supplier to notify department of changes.
During the pendency of an application for a supplier's license, the applicant shall immediately notify the department in writing of any change in the facts set forth in the application, including any change in any item in the application, in the organization, structure or mode of operation of the supplier's business and in the identity of persons named or required to be named in the application or the nature or extent of their interests. Within 10 days after any such change which occurs after the issuance of the license, the change shall be reported to the department. Failure to notify the department of such change shall constitute sufficient cause for denial of a pending license application or for suspension or revocation of a license which has been granted.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782fh; Stats. 1991 s. 563.25; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.26 - Maintenance of supplier's books and records.

563.26
Maintenance of supplier's books and records.
Each licensed supplier shall maintain his or her books and records in such manner as to enable the department to determine the gross sales of bingo supplies and equipment to licensed organizations. Invoices for the sale of bingo supplies and equipment shall include the name and license number of the organization to which the supplies were sold, the date and amount of the sale and an enumeration of the items sold. Each licensed supplier and formerly licensed supplier shall maintain his or her books and records for not less than 4 years and shall make them available at reasonable times for examination by the department or its authorized representatives.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34; 1983 a. 222; 1991 a. 269 s. 782fp; Stats. 1991 s. 563.26; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.27 - Persons not eligible for supplier's license.

563.27
Persons not eligible for supplier's license.
The following persons shall not be eligible for a supplier's license:
(1)
Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, a person convicted of a felony who has not received a pardon or has not been released from parole, extended supervision or probation for at least 5 years.
(2)
Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, a person who is or has been a professional gambler or gambling promoter or to whom s. 139.34 (1) (c) is applicable.
(3)
A public officer or employee.
(4)
A business in which a person disqualified under sub. (1), (2) or (3) is employed or active or in which a person is married or related in the first degree of kinship to such person who has an interest of more than 10 percent in the business.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1981 c. 380; 1981 c. 391 s. 211; 1991 a. 269 s. 782ft; Stats. 1991 s. 563.27; 1997 a. 283.
One who sells or rents illegal gambling devices is a promoter under sub. (2). This section is constitutional. Wisconsin Bingo Supply & Equipment Co. v. Bingo Control Board, 88 Wis. 2d 293, 276 N.W.2d 716 (1979).
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.28 - Suspension or restriction of a supplier's license for delinquent child support payments.

563.28
Suspension or restriction of a supplier's license for delinquent child support payments.
(1)
If required in a memorandum of understanding entered into under s. 49.857, the department shall suspend or restrict the supplier's license of any person who is delinquent in making court-ordered payments of child or family support, maintenance, birth expenses, medical expenses or other expenses related to the support of a child or former spouse or who has failed to comply, after appropriate notice, with a subpoena or warrant issued by the department of children and families or a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) and relating to paternity or child support proceedings.
(2)
The department shall disclose the social security number of any applicant for a supplier's license to the department of children and families for the purpose of administering s. 49.22.
History:  1997 a. 191; 2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.285 - Supplier's license and delinquent taxes or unemployment insurance contributions.

563.285
Supplier's license and delinquent taxes or unemployment insurance contributions.
(1)
The department shall deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a license, or revoke a license already issued, if the department of revenue certifies under s. 73.0301 that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent taxes. An applicant for whom a license is not issued or renewed, or a licensee whose license is revoked, under this section for delinquent taxes is entitled to a notice under s. 73.0301 (2) (b) 1. b. and a hearing under s. 73.0301 (5) (a) but is not entitled to any other notice or hearing under this section.
(1m)
The department shall deny an application for the issuance or renewal of a license, or revoke a license already issued, if the department of workforce development certifies under s. 108.227 that the applicant or licensee is liable for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions. An applicant for whom a license is not issued or renewed, or a licensee whose license is revoked, under this section for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions is entitled to a notice under s. 108.227 (2) (b) 1. b. and a hearing under s. 108.227 (5) (a) but is not entitled to any other notice or hearing under this section.
(2)
(a)
If a licensee or an applicant for any license is an individual, the department shall disclose his or her social security number to the department of revenue for the purpose of requesting certifications under s. 73.0301 and to the department of workforce development for the purpose of requesting certifications under s. 108.227.
(b)
If a licensee or an applicant for any license is not an individual, the department shall disclose the person's federal employer identification number to the department of revenue for the purpose of requesting certifications under s. 73.0301 and to the department of workforce development for the purpose of requesting certifications under s. 108.227.
History:  1997 a. 237; 2013 a. 36.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.29 - Supplier prohibitions.

563.29
Supplier prohibitions.
(1)
No person shall sell or distribute bingo supplies or equipment to any licensed organization without first having obtained a supplier's license, but an organization which is or has been during the preceding 12 months, licensed to conduct bingo in this state may sell bingo supplies and equipment actually used by it in the conduct of bingo to another licensed organization.
(2)
No person shall willfully make any materially false statement in an application for a supplier's license.
(3)
No licensed supplier shall sell or distribute to a licensed organization any card unless it is identified in the standard set of bingo cards prescribed by the department.
(5)
No person directly or indirectly connected with the manufacture, sale or distribution of bingo supplies or equipment, and no agent, servant or employee of such person, shall conduct, advise or assist in the conduct of bingo; render any service to anyone conducting or assisting in the conduct of bingo; or prepare any form required of a licensed organization pertaining to bingo.
(6)
No licensed supplier, or the authorized agent, salesperson or representative of a licensed supplier, may, during the term of the license, sell or distribute bingo supplies or equipment to any person or organization other than a licensed supplier, licensed organization or organization using free cards and donated prizes, if any, for which no payment of consideration is made by participants.
(7)
No licensed supplier, or the authorized agent, salesperson or representative of a licensed supplier, shall be present to transact business during the conduct of bingo.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1979 c. 34; 1983 a. 171; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782gd; Stats. 1991 s. 563.29; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.52 - Limited period bingo.

563.52
Limited period bingo.
(1)
In this section, “licensee" means a person licensed to conduct limited period bingo.
(4)
No admission fee shall be charged to play limited period bingo.
(5)
A fee of not more than $1 per game may be charged for a single card to participate in limited period bingo.
(6)
All other provisions in this chapter relating to regular bingo games shall apply to limited period bingo except as otherwise provided.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782hd; Stats. 1991 s. 563.52; 2005 a. 247.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.53 - Special bingo games.

563.53
Special bingo games.
In addition to provisions in this chapter relating to regular bingo games, the following provisions shall apply to special bingo games:
(1)
All special bingo cards shall be in a form approved by the department.
(2)
Each special bingo card shall be used for one game only and shall be indelibly marked by the player while in use so as to render it void and unusable thereafter.
(3)
A fee of not more than $1 may be charged for each special bingo card.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1991 a. 269 s. 782hh; Stats. 1991 s. 563.53; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 2005 a. 247.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.54 - Progressive jackpot bingo.

563.54
Progressive jackpot bingo.
(1)
A player wins progressive jackpot bingo by covering all the numbers on his or her bingo card within a specified number of calls. The number of calls for the first game shall be at least 48. The number of calls shall increase by one in each succeeding game until a player wins the progressive jackpot bingo prize.
(2)
(a)
The starting prize for progressive jackpot bingo shall be any of the following:
1.
Fifty percent of the card sales for the first progressive jackpot bingo game.
2.
An amount specified before the start of play, not to exceed $500.
(b)
The prize for each succeeding game of progressive jackpot bingo shall be 50 percent of the card sales for the game plus the prize amount from the preceding game.
(3)
After the specified number of calls for a game of progressive jackpot bingo are completed, if no person has won, the game shall continue until a player covers all of the numbers on his or her card and that player shall be awarded a consolation prize of not less than $100. The consolation prize may not be paid from the 50 percent of card sales used to fund the progressive jackpot bingo prize.
(4)
No card for a game of progressive jackpot bingo may be sold after the game has begun.
(5)
Once started, progressive jackpot bingo shall be played at each succeeding bingo occasion until a player wins a game of progressive jackpot bingo, except that progressive jackpot bingo may be played only once per day.
(6)
Progressive jackpot bingo may be played only on special bingo cards.
History:  2005 a. 247.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.55 - Local ordinances.

563.55
Local ordinances.
Any political subdivision of this state may enact an ordinance that extends the hours during which bingo may be played under s. 563.51 (26).
History:  1973 c. 156; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782hp; Stats. 1991 s. 563.55.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 563 - Bingo and raffle control. › 563.61 - Report of bingo operations.

563.61
Report of bingo operations.
(1)
Each licensed organization shall file with the department, on a form prescribed by the department, a semiannual report of bingo operations for each 6-month period beginning on the date on which the organization's license is issued. The report is due on the 60th day after the last day of the reporting period. The report shall be accompanied by the payment of the gross receipts tax due. The licensed organization shall retain a copy of the report for its permanent records. The report shall include:
(a)
The name and address of each supervising member and the member responsible for the proper utilization of gross receipts.
(b)
The date, hour and address of each bingo occasion held during the reporting period.
(c)
The number of games played at each bingo occasion held during the reporting period.
(d)
An itemized statement of the gross receipts from each bingo occasion held during the reporting period, including gross receipts from sales of regular bingo cards, extra regular cards, special game cards and sale of supplies.
(e)
An itemized statement of expenditures for each bingo occasion held during the reporting period, including amounts paid for prizes, bingo supplies and equipment, license fees and other expenses.
(em)
An itemized statement of expenditures, if any, made during the reporting period by the licensed organization for the advancement, improvement or benefit of the licensed organization.
(f)
A statement showing the balance in the licensed organization's bingo account and all deposits into and adjustments in the bingo account that were made during the reporting period.
(g)
The name of the depository and the title and number of the account.
(2)
The report shall be signed by the member responsible for the proper utilization of gross receipts for the bingo occasion.
(3)
If no bingo games are held on a date when a license authorizes them to be held, a report to that effect shall be filed with the department.
History:  1973 c. 156; 1975 c. 99; 1977 c. 418; 1983 a. 222; 1987 a. 21; 1989 a. 147; 1991 a. 269 s. 782id; Stats. 1991 s. 563.61; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1997 a. 27; 2017 a. 361.