Football squares raffle rules in New Hampshire

Are charitable football raffles legal in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire allows charitable raffles with a permit from the town or city where you'll hold the drawing; the Lottery Commission oversees charitable gaming.

New Hampshire's charitable raffles are governed by New Hampshire Revised Statutes ch. 287-A (Raffles). Regulator: your town/city (with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission).

Do you need to register to run a raffle in New Hampshire?

Get a raffle permit from the selectmen (town) or mayor and aldermen (city) where the drawing is held. The organization must be a nonprofit registered with the Secretary of State for at least two years. Tickets may be sold only by unpaid members, to buyers 16 or older.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire permits raffles locally; sell tickets in person, and only unpaid members of the organization may sell them.

Who can run a charitable raffle in New Hampshire?

Charitable nonprofits registered with the New Hampshire Secretary of State for at least two years.

How do you stay compliant in New Hampshire?

• Get a raffle permit from the town selectmen or city officials where you'll draw.
• Be a nonprofit registered with the Secretary of State for at least two years.
• Let only unpaid members sell tickets, to buyers 16+.
• Print the required details on each ticket.

New Hampshire doesn't set a fixed percentage here, but the raffle must promote the organization's charitable purpose and sellers can't be paid.