D.C. would tax commercial bingo revenue after subtracting prizes

D.C. would apply a 25% rate to commercial bingo sales and use taxes. The taxable amount would include money from commercial bingo games and admission fees. Operators could subtract prizes or winnings paid out, but no other expenses. The tax rules would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override, a 30-day congressional review, and publication in the D.C. Register.

Commercial bingo devices could not offer computer opponents or remote play. Players would share the licensed venue where numbers are called. Online bingo, slot machines, and devices that qualify as or imitate Class III, a federal gambling category, would be excluded. These limits would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override, a 30-day congressional review, and publication in the D.C. Register.