Charitable Gaming in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Bingo License (Single Event)

Game Type:	Bingo
Agency:	Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Initial Registration

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Agency:	Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Agency fee:	$50
Notes:	Forms are issued by the commission upon request. Charities can only hold one single event bingo license per year.

Registration Renewal

Not required

Single day licenses are only good for a single bingo session and cannot be renewed.

More information: Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Massachusetts Bingo License (Weekly)

Game Type:	Bingo
Agency:	Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Initial Registration

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Agency:	Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Agency fee:	$100
Notes:	Forms are issued by the commission upon request. Weekly licenses allow charities to hold a bingo event once a week for a year.

Registration Renewal

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Agency:	Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Agency fee:	$50
Due:	Annually by the date of issuance.

Massachusetts Raffle and Casino Night Licenses

Not required

Raffle and casino night permits are issued at the municipal level.

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Revised January 10, 2018. Complete data last reviewed January 10, 2018.