What is charitable gambling?
Charitable gambling is when a charity engages in “games of skill, games of chance and raffles” as a fundraiser to bring in revenue for the nonprofit. Bingo is a common form of charitable gambling. The Social and Charitable Gambling Unit of the Department of Inspections and Appeals has administrative control for amusement games, contests, casino nights, and commercial promotions operated in the state of Iowa. In addition, the Unit regulates and licenses all games of skill and chance, bingo operations, raffles, and social gambling activities. You may obtain more information by visiting the Social & Charitable web page of the Department of Inspections and Appeals or by calling 515-281-6848.