Football squares raffle rules in Oregon

Are charitable football raffles legal in Oregon?

Oregon lets a nonprofit run small raffles (under $10,000 a year) without a license; larger ones need a license from the Department of Justice.

Oregon's charitable raffles are governed by Oregon Revised Statutes §167.118 (charitable games). Regulator: Oregon Department of Justice — Charitable Activities Section.

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

A charitable, fraternal, or religious organization with a raffle “handle” under $10,000 in a calendar year is exempt from licensing. Above that, get a raffle license from the DOJ Charitable Activities Section — Class A (no handle limit) or Class B (up to $10,000 per raffle). The organization must have been tax-exempt for at least one year.

Licensed organizations file reports with the DOJ; a large operation (handle over $250,000) must return at least 5% of the handle to its charitable purpose after prizes and expenses.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in Oregon?

Oregon regulates charitable gaming through the DOJ Charitable Activities Section; sell tickets in person unless another method is authorized.

Who can run a charitable raffle in Oregon?

Charitable, fraternal, or religious organizations that have been federally tax-exempt for at least one year.

How do you stay compliant in Oregon?

• Get a raffle license once your annual handle reaches $10,000.
• Pick Class A (unlimited) or Class B (≤$10,000 per raffle).
• Meet the one-year tax-exempt requirement.
• Large operations must net at least 5% of the handle for charity.

Oregon doesn't set a flat percentage for small raffles, but large operations (handle over $250,000) must net at least 5% of the handle for charitable purposes.