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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 Virginia.
Virginia Charitable Gaming Licenses
Game Type:
Bingo, raffles, and pull-tabs.
Agency:
Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP)
Organization Age Requirement:
3 years of continuous existence in Virginia.
Age Restrictions:
Instant bingo, pull tab, and seal card game participants must be at least 18 years old.
Prize Limits:
The maximum bingo prize for a single game is $100, and bingo jackpots may not exceed $1,000. Raffle prizes must be valued at $100,000 or less.
Law:
VA Stat. § 18.2-340.15 et seq.
Initial Registration
Agency:
Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs (OCRP)
Filing fees depend on your individual situation. We do our best to calculate your filing fees
upfront and collect those fees today so we can get started. Your specialist will determine your
exact filing fees and invoice additional fees if required.
When processing government applications or disbursing filing fees, we may add an order processing fee to cover our administrative expenses.
