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Charitable gaming refers to bingos, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance
being conducted for charitable purposes. This guide contains information about charitable
gaming in Idaho.
Idaho Bingo and Raffle Licenses
Game Type:
Bingo and raffles
Agency:
Idaho State Lottery - Enforcement Division
Organization Age Requirement:
1 year of continuous existence in the county they intend to operate games in.
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Prize Limits:
The maximum prize for a single game of bingo is $3,000 of cash or merchandise and not more than $25,000 of cash or merchandise can be offered during an 8 hour session. The maximum prize for a single raffle is $1,000.
Law:
ID Code § 67-7701 et seq.
Notes:
Licenses are required for charities with annual gross bingo revenue of more than $10,000. A raffle license is required if the aggregate value of merchandise prizes exceeds $5,000.
Varies by gross gaming revenue: $100 for gross revenue of $25,000 or less, $200 for gross revenue between $25,000 and $75,000, and $300 for gross revenue greater than $75,000.
Due:
Annually by the date of issuance.
Filing Fees
Filing fees depend on your individual situation. We do our best to calculate your filing fees
upfront and collect those fees today so we can get started. Your specialist will determine your
exact filing fees and invoice additional fees if required.
When processing government applications or disbursing filing fees, we may add an order processing fee to cover our administrative expenses.
