Charitable Gaming in Nevada

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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 Nevada.

Nevada Bingo Registration or Approval

Game Type:

Bingo

Agency:Nevada Gaming Control Board
Notes:

Depending on bingo prize value, a charity must either: 1) Notify the board of their intent to host bingo events if total prize value does not exceed $2,500 per calendar quarter, 2) Register with the board if total prizes offered during a calendar quarter are valued between $2,500 and $50,000, or 3) Gain approval from the board if total prize value exceeds $50,000 during a calendar quarter.

Initial Registration

Agency:Nevada Gaming Control Board
Form:

Form ENF-114: Charitable Gaming Application for Approval or Registration

Agency Fee:

$0 for notification, $10 for registration, and $25 for approval.

Registration Renewal

Agency:Nevada Gaming Control Board
Form:

Form ENF-114: Charitable Gaming Application for Approval or Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$0 for notification, $10 for registration, and $25 for approval.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Nevada Charitable Lottery Registration or Approval

Game Type:

Raffles

Agency:Nevada Gaming Control Board
Notes:

Depending on raffle prize value, a charity must either: 1) Notify the board of their intent to host lottery events if total prize value does not exceed $2,500 per calendar quarter, 2) Register with the board if total prizes offered during a calendar quarter are valued between $2,500 and $50,000, or 3) Gain approval from the board if total prize value exceeds $50,000 during a calendar quarter.

Initial Registration

Agency:Nevada Gaming Control Board
Form:

Form ENF-115: Charitable Lotteries Application for Approval or Registration

Agency Fee:

$0 for notification, $10 for registration, and $25 for approval.

Registration Renewal

Agency:Nevada Gaming Control Board
Form:

Form ENF-115: Charitable Lotteries Application for Approval or Registration (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$0 for notification, $10 for registration, and $25 for approval.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Revised June 11, 2021. Complete data last reviewed January 10, 2018.