Football squares raffle rules in Kentucky

Are charitable football raffles legal in Kentucky?

Kentucky allows charitable raffles; small ones can run under an exemption, but larger ones need a license from the Department of Charitable Gaming.

Kentucky's charitable raffles are governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes §238.535. Regulator: Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming.

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

A charitable organization is exempt from licensure when raffle gross receipts don't exceed $25,000 a year, but it must file for the exemption (Form CG-APP-EXE, $25, at least 30 days ahead) and file an annual report by January 31. Above $25,000, a full Department of Charitable Gaming license is required.

Even exempt organizations file an annual report with the office by January 31.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in Kentucky?

Kentucky regulates charitable gaming through the Department of Charitable Gaming; sell tickets in person unless another method is authorized.

Who can run a charitable raffle in Kentucky?

Charitable organizations that qualify under the state's charitable-gaming law (commonly 501(c) nonprofits) conducting raffles for charitable purposes.

How do you stay compliant in Kentucky?

• File for the exemption (or a license) before your gaming date.
• Stay under $25,000 in gross receipts to use the exemption.
• File your annual report with the Department of Charitable Gaming by January 31.
• Use the proceeds for charitable purposes.

Kentucky doesn't set a fixed percentage here, but proceeds must go to charitable purposes, and even exempt raffles must be reported annually.