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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-05-125 - Request from Kitchener Charities Bingo Asstn to operate a Progressive Jackpot Game ~ Report To: Date of Meeting: Submitted By: Prepared By: Ward(s) Involved: Date of Report: Report No.: Subject: Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Chair and Members of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee August 22, 2005 R. Gosse, Director of Legislated Services/Deputy City Clerk Patricia Harris, Interim Manager of Licensing August 10, 2005 CRPS-05-125 REQUEST FROM KITCHENER CHARITIES BINGO ASSOC. TO OPERATE A PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT GAME RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Kitchener has no objection to a Provincial Licence being issued to the Kitchener Charities Bingo Association to conduct a $5,000.00 Progressive Bingo game on an ongoing basis, commencing September 5, 2005. BACKGROUND: The Province of Ontario through the Alcohol and Gaming Control Commission allows Bingo Associations to make application to them for additional special games. The prizes can accumulate to a larger amount than the regular bingo games, which hopefully will entice more players to play at their hall. REPORT: Attached is a letter from Mr. Bill Pegg, Chairman of the Kitchener Charities Bingo Association requesting Council's permission to apply to the Province of Ontario for a Progressive game to be operated on a continuing basis in their hall at 29 King Street East. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. (MRS) PATRICIA HARRIS INTERIM MANAGER OF LICENSING