Charitable Gaming in Ohio

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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 Ohio.

Ohio Bingo License

Game Type:

Bingo

Agency:Ohio Attorney General
Organization Age Requirement:

2 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.

Prize Limits:

The aggregate prize for a bingo session cannot exceed $6,000.

Law:

ORC § 2915.01 et seq.

Notes:

Charities may not need a license if they only intend to hold a raffle.

Initial Registration

Agency:Ohio Attorney General
Filing Method:

Online only.

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by type of games offered. $200 for bingo and as much as $5,000 for instant bingo, depending on revenue.

Law:

ORC § 2915.01 et seq.

Registration Renewal

Agency:Ohio Attorney General
Filing Method:

Online only.

Agency Fee:

Fees vary by type of games offered. $200 for bingo and as much as $5,000 for instant bingo, depending on revenue.

Due:

Annually by January 1.

Ohio Raffle License

Not required



Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Ohio.

There is no state-level raffle license in Ohio, but the law limits which organizations can hold a raffle event.