Football squares raffle rules in Hawaii

Are charitable football raffles legal in Hawaii?

Paid-ticket raffles are not allowed in Hawaii — the state's gambling law has no charitable exemption. A free-entry prize drawing (a sweepstakes with no purchase necessary) is the compliant alternative.

Hawaii's charitable raffles are governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes ch. 712 (Gambling). Regulator: Hawaii (raffles prohibited; no charitable exemption).

Do you need to register to run a raffle in Hawaii?

There's no raffle license in Hawaii — the state doesn't authorize charitable raffles. Nonprofits use a free-entry prize drawing where no purchase or donation is required to enter or win.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in Hawaii?

Paid raffle tickets can't be sold in Hawaii at all — in person or online. A free-entry drawing is the alternative.

Who can run a charitable raffle in Hawaii?

No organization may run a paid-ticket charitable raffle in Hawaii; the gambling prohibition has no nonprofit carve-out.

How do you stay compliant in Hawaii?

• Don't sell paid raffle tickets in Hawaii — it's treated as illegal gambling.
• Use a free-entry prize drawing (sweepstakes) instead: no purchase or donation to enter or win.
• Offer and clearly disclose a genuine free method of entry.
• Consult counsel before running any prize promotion in Hawaii.

Not applicable — paid raffles aren't authorized in Hawaii.