Division of Charitable Gaming
The Division of Charitable Gaming investigates, audits and monitors the sale of millions of bell jar tickets annually; verifies the lawful disbursement of bingo, bell jar, casino night, and raffle proceeds by authorized charitable organizations across New York State; licenses the manufacturers and distributors of bingo and games of chance equipment; and issues bingo and games of chance identification numbers to applicant organizations as a prerequisite to their licensing by municipalities.
Highlights
- Organizations seeking to operate raffles with anticipated net proceeds less than $5,000 do not need to register with the Commission. If the raffle is expected to generate $5,000 or more in net proceeds, the organization must obtain a Games of Chance Identification Number from the Commission. Once obtained, the identification number must be included on all forms and license documents.
- Authorized organizations must be in existence for at least one year and maintain current membership rosters.
- All proceeds must go to the lawful purposes of the authorized organization.
- Authorized organizations may accept multiple forms of payment. Authorized organizations may pay some expenses via electronic funds transfer ETF.
- Authorized organizations may advertise games of chance on television and online.
- Licenses must be posted where games are conducted.
Regulated
Charitable Games
Participants obtain numbered tickets and win a prize if their number is drawn.
Also known as “Las Vegas Nights,” these events feature casino-type games.
Training and Education Charitable Gaming Compliance Seminars
The Gaming Commission's Division of Charitable Gaming holds free monthly online seminars to help representatives of interested organizations, individuals and municipal clerks learn about the various laws, rules and regulations governing charitable gaming in New York State.
The seminars will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is required.