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Depends on permit type: Single drawing permits expire after the conclusion of the event, daily and periodic drawing permits expire on the date of the last daily drawing (not to exceed 6 months).
Agency
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming
Initial Application
Fee:
$15 for an individual game and $250 for a tournament.
District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Charitable Games
Initial Application
Fee:
$100 for Monte Carlo Night Party or Monte Carlo and raffle license, $10 for senior citizen group Monte Carlo license, and $500 for a combined Monte Carlo and texas hold'em license.
Varies by gross gaming revenue: $100 for gross revenue of $25,000 or less, $200 for gross revenue between $25,000 and $75,000, and $300 for gross revenue greater than $75,000.
Kansas Department of Revenue - Division of Taxation
Initial Application
Fee:
Varies by expected gross receipts from raffles: $25 for receipts between $25,000 and $50,000, $50 for receipts between $50,000 and $75,000, $75 for receipts between $75,000 and $100,000, and $100 for receipts greater than $100,000.
Varies by expected gross receipts from raffles: $25 for receipts between $25,000 and $50,000, $50 for receipts between $50,000 and $75,000, $75 for receipts between $75,000 and $100,000, and $100 for receipts greater than $100,000.
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Initial Application
Fee:
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
$15 if the organization wants to renew for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to renew for a single month, or $700 to renew for the calendar year.
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Agency
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Initial Application
Fee:
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Due:
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Agency
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Initial Application
Fee:
Fees vary by type of games offered and duration of license. See the form for details.
Fees vary by type of games offered and duration of license. See the form for details.
Due:
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Agency
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Initial Application
Fee:
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Due:
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Maryland
Maryland
Not Required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Maryland
There is no state level licensing for games of chance in Maryland, however, many Maryland counties license charitable organizations for games of bingo and raffles.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Agency
Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Initial Application
Fee:
$50
License Renewal
Agency
Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Initial Application
Fee:
$100
License Renewal
Fee:
$50
Due:
Annually by the date of issuance.
Not Required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts
Raffle and casino night permits are issued at the municipal level.
Michigan
Michigan
Agency
Michigan State Lottery - Charitable Gaming Division
Michigan State Lottery - Charitable Gaming Division
Initial Application
Fee:
Varies by number of drawings and prizes offered: 1) If the total value of prizes awarded in a day is $500 or less, fee is $15 for up to 3 events + $5 for each additional event. 2) If the total value of prizes awarded in a day is more than $500, fee is $50 for each drawing event.
Nebraska Department of Revenue - Charitable Gaming Division
Initial Application
Fee:
Varies by license type: Class I license fees are $30 + $40 for each utilization of funds member, Class II license fees are $100 + $40 for each utilization of funds member + $100 for each gaming manager.
Varies by license type: Class I license fees are $30 + $40 for each utilization of funds member, Class II license fees are $100 + $40 for each utilization of funds member + $100 for each gaming manager.
Due:
Biennially by September 31.
Agency
Nebraska Department of Revenue - Charitable Gaming Division
Initial Application
Fee:
Varies by license type: Class I license fees are $200 + $40 for each utilization of funds member, Class II license fees are $300 + $40 for each utilization of funds member + $100 for each sales agent.
Varies by license type: Class I license fees are $200 + $40 for each utilization of funds member, Class II license fees are $300 + $40 for each utilization of funds member + $100 for each sales agent.
Due:
Biennially by September 31.
Agency
Nebraska Department of Revenue - Charitable Gaming Division
Initial Application
Fee:
$30 license fee + $40 for each utilization of funds member + $10 for each lottery/raffle special permit.
South Carolina Department of Revenue - Bingo Licensing and Enforcement Unit
Initial Application
Fee:
$4,000 for Class AA license, $1,000 for Class B license, $0 for Class C license, $100 for no more than 10 days or $200 for more than 10 days for Class D license, $500 for Class E license, $100 for Class F license.
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota
There is no state level licensing for games of chance in South Dakota, however, charities must provide written notice to the county or municipality where the game or raffle is held at least 30 days prior to the event. In addition, if a charity conducts a statewide lottery, the secretary of state must be notified in writing.
Tennessee
Tennessee
Agency
Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Texas
Texas does not issue permits for charitable raffles at the state level, however, charities must follow the relevant state laws when conducting a raffle. Charities can only host 2 raffle events per calendar year.
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Utah
Utah statutes do not currently provide for any charitable gaming activites.
Vermont
Vermont
Not Required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont
Vermont does not require nonprofit organizations to hold a state level license or permit in order to host a charitable gaming event, however, organizations must adhere to the relevant state laws when hosting a gaming event. Organizations that conduct gaming activities are typically required to report to the Department of Taxes.
Virginia
Virginia
Agency
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP)
Varies by license type: $500 for annual license, $50 for annual senior license, $100 for limited license, $500 for state fair license, and $5,000 for super license.
Varies by license type: $500 for annual license, $50 for annual senior license, $100 for limited license, $500 for state fair license, and $5,000 for super license.
Annually by the end of the 12 month licensing period. Licensing periods begin on the first of the month during which the first raffle event is held.
Wyoming
Wyoming
Not Required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Wyoming
There is no state level licensing for games of chance in Wyoming, however, many Wyoming counties license charitable organizations for games of bingo and raffles.
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