Football squares raffle rules in Montana

Are charitable football raffles legal in Montana?

Montana lets a registered nonprofit run raffles without a specific raffle license, with per-ticket prize limits and a rule that proceeds go to charity.

Montana's charitable raffles are governed by Montana Code Ann. §23-5-413 (raffles). Regulator: Montana Department of Justice — Gambling Control Division.

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

Montana doesn't require a specific raffle license, but the organization must be a registered nonprofit (with the Secretary of State). To sell raffle tickets online, the nonprofit must first register with the Gambling Control Division (Form 46) and be approved before the raffle begins.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in Montana?

Montana allows online raffle ticket sales only if the nonprofit registers with the Gambling Control Division (Form 46) and is approved before the raffle begins.

Who can run a charitable raffle in Montana?

Registered nonprofit organizations (and colleges, universities, and school districts) raising funds for charitable purposes.

How do you stay compliant in Montana?

• Register your nonprofit with the Secretary of State.
• To sell online, file Form 46 with the Gambling Control Division and get approval first.
• Keep any single-ticket prize at or under $5,000.
• Use proceeds only for charitable purposes or prizes, not admin costs.

Raffle proceeds may be used only for charitable purposes or to pay for prizes — not for the administrative costs of running the raffle. A prize for an individual ticket may not exceed $5,000.