What types of gambling are allowed?
The gambling law allows nonprofits to operate games of chance like raffles, bingo, card games and “break-open” tickets. Slot machines and other mechanical gambling devices such as “Cherry Master” or “Money Machines” are prohibited. What prizes are allowed? As a general rule, prizes are limited to $400 per game. A $1,000 prize may be offered at one game each day. A $5,000 prize may be offered once a month. A motor vehicle, boat, or firearm worth up to $50,000 may be offered as a prize once a year. Exception: A nonprofit organization may exceed the prize limitations four days per year, so long as the days are at least 20 days apart. The total prize money offered for all games on that day must not be more than $20,000. What expenses are allowed? The entire proceeds from break-open ticket sales on premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages must be used for charitable purposes. For other games of chance (for example, bingo) the law allows nonprofit organizations to rent a hall for a gamb
