Idaho yanks center’s bingo license

The Idaho Lottery Commission revoked the Post Falls Senior Center’s charitable bingo license last month due to an alleged violation of record-keeping laws over a five-year period. The Idaho Lottery Commission, which regulates charitable gaming in the state, issued a revocation order effective Aug. 1. The commission pulled the license following a six-month probation period during which the senior center was expected to rectify some of the discrepancies. “The Lottery has made many attempts to assist Post Falls Senior Center with record keeping, including meetings, providing nightly log and general ledger forms with completed samples for their reference, along with many emails,” the order stated. “It is the organization’s responsibility to read, understand and comply with all legal requirements. It is apparent from the records provided, along with the correspondence, Post Falls Senior Center has failed to comply with Idaho statutes and administrative rules by maintaining the required records.” Alison McArthur, the bingo manager at the senior center, declined to comment on the allegation, citing her attorney’s advice not to talk with The Press/ Jeff Selle , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here .