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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 Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Bingo License
Game Type:
Bingo
Agency:
Wisconsin Division of Gaming - Office of Charitable Gaming
Organization Age Requirement:
3 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 18 years old. Minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian are allowed to play bingo.
Prize Limits:
The maximum bingo prize is $2,500 for a single event and $500 for a single game.
Initial Registration
Agency:
Wisconsin Division of Gaming - Office of Charitable Gaming
Annually by the end of the 12 month licensing period. Licensing periods begin on the first of the month during which the first raffle event is held.
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.
