Charitable Gaming in Louisiana

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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 Louisiana.

Louisiana Charitable Gaming License

Game Type:

Bingo, raffles, and keno.

Agency:Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming
Organization Age Requirement:

2 years of continuous existence in Louisiana.

Initial Registration

Agency:Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming
Form:

Form OCG2000: Application to Conduct Charitable Gaming

Agency Fee:

$75

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required

Registration Renewal

Agency:Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming
Form:

Form OCG2000: Application to Conduct Charitable Gaming (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Revised June 10, 2021. Complete data last reviewed January 10, 2018.