Small Games of Chance Laws & Information:
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| Read Small Games of Chance Overview |
| Read Small Games of Chance Act |
Forms and Applications:
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| Small Games of Chance Application (print out, fill in, mail in) | |
| Special Raffle Permit (Prize valued over $2,000): | |
About Small Games of Chance
The Local Option Small Games of Chance Act of 1988 allows eligible organizations to hold small games of chance for the purpose of fundraising for public interest purpose.
The Act defines an “eligible organization” as “a charitable, religious, fraternal or veterans’ organization, club, club licensee or civic and service association. In order to qualify as an eligible organization for the purposes of this act, an organization must be in existence and fulfilling its purposes for one year prior to the date of application for a license.”
Games of Chance include the following:
• Punchboards
• Daily/Weekly Drawings
• 50/50 Drawings
• Raffles (including basket raffles or “Chinese Auctions”)
• Tavern Games
• Pools
• Race Night Games (Commonly referred to as “Night at the Races”)
• Pull Tabs
Anything else is NOT covered by a Small Games of Chance license.
Licenses can be for 1 year from the date of purchase for $125 or 30 days only for $25. Applications must be filled out in their entirety and signed in front of a notary by the President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of the organization.
Payments Accepted: Check from your organization’s bank account or Money Order purchased from your organization’s bank account. No cash, personal checks or credit cards are accepted for Small Games of Chance licenses.