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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 Delaware.
Delaware Bingo Permit
Game Type:
Bingo, raffles, texas hold'em, and other games where chance is the dominant factor.
Agency:
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming
Organization Age Requirement:
2 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Prize Limits:
The maximum prize for a single game of bingo cannot exceed $350. The aggregate value of the prizes awarded during a session of bingo cannot exceed $3,000.
Notes:
Slot machines, roulette, craps, and baccarat games are prohibited.
Initial Registration
Agency:
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming
$15 for single drawing raffles, $15 per month for daily drawing raffles, and $15 per event date for periodic drawing raffles.
Due:
Depends on permit type: Single drawing permits expire after the conclusion of the event, daily and periodic drawing permits expire on the date of the last daily drawing (not to exceed 6 months).
Delaware Texas Hold 'em Tournament Permit
Game Type:
Texas Hold'em
Agency:
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming
Age Restrictions:
Participants must be at least 21 years old.
Prize Limits:
The maximum individual prize must be $5,000 or less and the aggregate tournament prize value cannot exceed $13,000.
Initial Registration
Agency:
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Board of Charitable Gaming
$15 for an individual game and $250 for a tournament.
Due:
Triennially by the date of issuance.
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