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Bingo Still Thriving in Cedar Rapids Area in 1970s
The Cedar Rapids area continues to host frequent bingo games 19 months after legalization. Churches and clubs report crowds aging younger, with St. Jude's parish averaging about 1500 dollars monthly and Sammy's Lounge about 100 dollars nightly. Legally, profits must go to qualified uses, but no reporting mechanism exists to verify charity allocation. Local groups, including the American Legion and Elks Club, rely on bingo for fundraising with crowds ranging from 80 to 350. jackpots cap at 500 dollars. Government agencies note no centralized enforcement beyond tax collection, and some operators face questions about profit allocation and compliance.
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