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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 Tennessee.
Tennessee Charitable Gaming Licenses
Game Type:
Raffles, reverse raffles, cakewalks, and cakewheels.
Agency:
Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming
Organization Age Requirement:
5 years of continuous existence in Tennessee.
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Prize Limits:
The maximum raffle prize for a single location event is $250,000, although real property prizes are exempt from this limitation. Multiple location event prizes are limited to $150,000.
Law:
TN Code § 3-17-101 et seq.
Fact Checked:
1/10/18
Initial Registration
Agency:
Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming
$150 for estimated gross game revenue of $5,000 or less, $300 for gross game revenue between $5,000 and $10,000, $450 for gross game revenue between $10,000 and $20,000, and $600 for gross game revenue greater than $20,000.
Notes:
The law allows charities to hold a single gaming event over the course of a year. The application period runs from July 1st through January 31st.
Fact Checked:
1/10/18
Registration Renewal
Agency:
Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming
$150 for estimated gross game revenue of $5,000 or less, $300 for gross game revenue between $5,000 and $10,000, $450 for gross game revenue between $10,000 and $20,000, and $600 for gross game revenue greater than $20,000.
Due:
Annually by January 31.
Fact Checked:
1/10/18
Filing Fees
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exact filing fees and invoice additional fees if required.
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