Charitable Gaming in Rhode Island

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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 Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Bingo License

Game Type:

Bingo

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Organization Age Requirement:

2 years of continuous existence in Rhode Island immediately preceeding licensure.

Initial Registration

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Form:

Weekly Bingos Application

Agency Fee:

$5

Registration Renewal

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Form:

Weekly Bingos Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$5

Due:

Annually by September 1.

Rhode Island Raffle License

Game Type:

Raffles

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Law:

RI Stat. § 11-19-31 et seq.

Initial Registration

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Form:

Raffle Application

Agency Fee:

$5

Law:

RI Stat. § 11-19-31 et seq.

Notes:

Raffle applications should be submitted to the local police department in the town or city where the raffle will be held.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Raffle licenses are issued for a single event date.

More information: Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit

Rhode Island Senior Citizen's Bingo License

Game Type:

Bingo

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Age Restrictions:

Participants must be 55 or older.

Prize Limits:

The maximum aggregate daily prize is $400.

Initial Registration

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Form:

Senior Citizen's Bingo Application

Agency Fee:

$5

Registration Renewal

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Agency Fee:

$5

Due:

Annually

Rhode Island Special (One-Time) Bingo License

Game Type:

Bingo

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit

Initial Registration

Agency:Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Form:

Special (One-Time) Bingo Application

Agency Fee:

$5

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Special bingo licenses are issued for a single event and cannot be renewed.

More information: Rhode Island Division of State Police - Charitable Gaming Unit
Revised June 11, 2021. Complete data last reviewed January 10, 2018.
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