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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 Ohio.
Ohio Bingo License
Game Type:
Bingo
Agency:
Ohio Attorney General
Organization Age Requirement:
2 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.
Prize Limits:
The aggregate prize for a bingo session cannot exceed $6,000.
Law:
ORC § 2915.01 et seq.
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Not Set
Notes:
Charities may not need a license if they only intend to hold a raffle.
Fees vary by type of games offered. $200 for bingo and as much as $5,000 for instant bingo, depending on revenue.
Due:
Annually by January 1.
Ohio Raffle License
Not required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Ohio.
There is no state-level raffle license in Ohio, but the law limits which organizations can hold a raffle event.
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.
