Charitable Gaming in Colorado

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Charitable gaming refers to bingos, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance being conducted for charitable purposes. This guide contains information about charitable gaming in Colorado.

Colorado Bingo, Raffle, and Pull-Tab Licenses

Game Type:

Bingo, raffles, and pull-tabs.

Agency:Colorado Secretary of State
Organization Age Requirement:

5 years of existence in Colorado.

Prize Limits:

The maximum prize for progressive bingo or raffles is $15,000, and the maximum prize for progressive pull tabs is $5,000.

Law:

C.R.S. § 24-21-601 et seq.

Initial Registration

Agency:Colorado Secretary of State
Form:

Application for a Bingo-Raffle License

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Agency:Colorado Secretary of State
Form:

Application for a Bingo-Raffle License (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Revised August 16, 2021. Complete data last reviewed January 10, 2018.
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