Football squares raffle rules in Nebraska

Are charitable football raffles legal in Nebraska?

Nebraska lets a qualified nonprofit run small raffles (up to $15,000/month) without a license; a license from the Department of Revenue is needed above that.

Nebraska's charitable raffles are governed by Nebraska Nebraska County and City Lottery Act / Small Lottery and Raffle Act. Regulator: Nebraska Department of Revenue — Charitable Gaming Division.

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

A qualifying nonprofit may run small raffles without a license as long as the combined gross proceeds stay at or under $15,000 per calendar month. To exceed that, get a lottery/raffle license from the Department of Revenue's Charitable Gaming Division. The organization must be a 501 nonprofit (or volunteer fire/rescue) with at least ten members.

Licensed organizations use two-part sequentially numbered tickets and file the required reports with the Charitable Gaming Division.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in Nebraska?

Nebraska regulates lotteries and raffles through the Department of Revenue; sell tickets in person unless another method is authorized.

Who can run a charitable raffle in Nebraska?

Nebraska nonprofit organizations tax-exempt under IRC 501 (or volunteer fire/rescue squads) with at least ten members.

How do you stay compliant in Nebraska?

• Keep unlicensed raffles at or under $15,000 gross per month.
• Get a lottery/raffle license from the Department of Revenue to go higher.
• Have at least ten members and 501/volunteer-service status.
• Use two-part, sequentially numbered tickets.

Gross proceeds must be spent solely for charitable or community-betterment purposes, prizes, and expenses.