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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 Maine.
Maine Beano/Bingo Registration
Game Type:
Bingo
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Not Set
Exam Required?
Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
Not Set
Initial Registration
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Registration Renewal
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
$15 if the organization wants to renew for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to renew for a single month, or $700 to renew for the calendar year.
Due:
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Maine Cribbage Tournament Registration
Game Type:
Cribbage tournament
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Not Set
Exam Required?
Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
Not Set
Initial Registration
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Registration Renewal
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Agency Fee:
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Due:
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Maine Games of Chance License
Game Type:
Various card games
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Not Set
Notes:
Charities must also obtain approval from the relevant municipal body for this license.
Exam Required?
Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
Not Set
Initial Registration
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Registration Renewal
Agency:
Maine Department of Public Safety - Gambling Control Unit
Agency Fee:
$15 if the organization wants to register for a single week, $60 if the organization wants to register for a single month, or $700 to register for the calendar year.
Due:
Licenses are issued for week-long, month-long, and year-long periods of time, so renewal dates depend on the initial license period.
Filing Fees
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.
