Oregon Raffle Laws
Using Charitable Gaming for Nonprofit Fundraising
In Oregon, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations may use bingo, raffle and Monte Carlo events to raise funds for their charitable programs. The Oregon Department of Justice regulates nonprofit gaming.
For any questions, contact us:
Charitable Activities Section
Oregon Department of Justice
100 SW Market St.
Portland, OR 97201-5702
Raffles In Oregon
- The only organizations that may qualify to conduct bingo, raffles, or Monte Carlo events in Oregon are those that are exempt from the payment of federal income taxes. This includes public agencies and public schools. Private organizations may also qualify if they are active, nonprofit organizations exempt from the payment of federal income taxes.
- Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 30 — Actions and Suits in Particular Cases 30.740 Right of gambling loser to recover double losses. All persons losing money or anything of value at or on any unlawful game described in ORS 167.117, 167.122 and 167.127 shall have a cause of action to recover from the dealer winning the Oregon Gambling Laws Read More ».
Are Raffles Legal In Oregon
Phone: 971-673-1880
Email: Charitable@doj.state.or.us
Nonprofit organizations operating bingo games with a handle of no more than $2,000 per session and with a total handle of no more than $5,000 per calendar year. Nonprofit organizations holding raffles with a cumulative handle of no more than $10,000 per calendar year. The Oregon Lottery was created by voters in 1984. Proceeds from Lottery games have become an important funding source for programs that benefit Oregonians in every corner of the state.
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Oregon Gambling Laws
- Charitable Gaming Statutes and Administrative Rules
- ORS 167 » – Scroll down to 167.108 through 167.170 for Gambling Offenses