Charity Raffle Laws
Raffle Laws By State And Country
Raffles are games of chance, similar to lotteries, and are defined as games played for money or stakes, in which the winner is determined by a chance event, such as by drawing numbers. Raffles are considered games of chance by law, therefore, only non-profit organizations are permited to conduct these events.
Select a state or country below to view charity raffle laws where you reside.
States in the USA that can legally conduct charity raffles:
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Countries that can legally conduct charity raffles:
This information should only be used as a guideline. If you have any questions about the legality of charitable raffles where you reside, please consult with a knowledgable attorney and/or government agency.





