Football squares raffle rules in Wyoming

Are charitable football raffles legal in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no state raffle license, but many counties require one — and raffle tickets may only be sold in-state, not online.

Wyoming's charitable raffles are governed by Wyoming charitable games of chance law. Regulator: your county (Wyoming; no state raffle license).

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

There's no state-level raffle license, but many Wyoming counties license charitable raffles. Present your nonprofit status to the county clerk of the Department of Revenue and get a permit number, which must be displayed on your tickets. Raffles run for non-charitable reasons are investigated as illegal gambling.

Can you sell raffle tickets online in Wyoming?

Wyoming raffle tickets may only be sold in-state — internet sales are not permitted.

Who can run a charitable raffle in Wyoming?

Organizations recognized as charitable or nonprofit under Wyoming law with a valid IRS federal income-tax exemption.

How do you stay compliant in Wyoming?

• Check your county — many require a raffle permit/number.
• Present your nonprofit status to the county clerk and display the permit number on tickets.
• Sell tickets in-state only — no internet sales.
• Donate all proceeds to a charitable organization.

A nonprofit must donate all raffle proceeds to a charitable organization.