Bingo organisers able to pay out 75% of takings in prize money after Dail vote

For smaller events, where the prize money is less than €5,000, there is no change to the current law.But the change came following an amendment proposed by Sinn Fein's Martin Kenny, which was seconded by Independent TD Denis Naughten and then supported by the Government.The news comes after protesters staged bingo games outside Leinster House on Tuesday.

“My simple amendment changed that 50% to 75%, leaving it at the discretion of the operators as to how much they give as prizes.“The Minister made the point that commercial bingo in this state is illegal and all operators must contribute to charity as a condition of their permit or licence . He added: “The vast majority of smaller, community-run bingo games will not be affected by this legislation at all.

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