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Get Ready to Have Fun and Fundraise for Your Charity!

Thinking of getting licensed for charitable gaming? This is your go-to resource for applying for a license in the states where we operate. Let's make your fundraising efforts a success!

States are listed in alphabetical order.

Illinois

In Illinois, you need to contact the Illinois Department of Revenue for charitable gaming licenses.

Their website is https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/charitygaming.html.

More information on the license fees associated with charitable gaming can be found here: https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/charitygaming.html

The phone number for the Illinois Department of Revenue is (800) 732-8866

Illinois Department of Revenue logo

Indiana

In Indiana, charitable gaming licenses are managed by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

You can access the forms and guidelines on their website, here: https://www.in.gov/igc/charity-gaming/charity-gaming-forms/

If you’re not sure of which license to apply for, please contact the Indiana Gaming Commission at (317) 232-4646 for guidance.

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Kentucky

The Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming department oversees the licensing process for their state. Visit https://dcg.ky.gov/ to apply for a license.

They also offer training on charitable gaming for organizations in the state at https://dcg.ky.gov/newstatic_info.aspx?static_id=184&menuid=50

In Kentucky, you must be an established and continuously operating organization that is actively engaged in charitable activities for 3 years before applying for a charitable gaming license.

The phone number for the Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming department is (800) 729-5672

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Ohio

To get licensed for charitable gaming in Ohio, you need to apply through the Ohio Attorney General's Office. You can find the necessary forms and additional information on their website: https://charitable.ohioago.gov/Charitable-Bingo

In Ohio, an organization must be in existence for 2 years before applying for a charitable gaming license.

The AG’s Office offers Bingo School for those wanting to learn more about how to run a game and best practices! You can find information about that and a registration page here: https://charitable.ohioago.gov/Charitable-Bingo/Register-for-Bingo-Training

For assistance from the Ohio AG’s office, call (614) 466-318.

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Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue handles charitable gaming licenses for the state.

In Pennsylvania, charitable gaming is grouped into Small Games of Chance. You can find the application and more details here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-types-and-information/small-games-of-chance/club-licensees-and-eligible-organizations

A link to their application can be found here: https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/revenue/documents/formsandpublications/formsforbusinesses/sgoc/documents/rev-1752.pdf

The phone number for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is (717) 787-1064.

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West Virginia

For West Virginia, the West Virginia State Tax Department is responsible for charitable gaming licenses.

They have a page with links to all approved license forms here: https://tax.wv.gov/Business/BusinessRegistration/BingoAndRaffle/Pages/BusinessRegistrationBingoAndRaffle.aspx​​

In this document they provide detailed instructions on how to apply for a bingo license: https://tax.wv.gov/Documents/Bingo/bgo1.instructions.pdf​

The phone number for the West Virginia Tax Division is (304) 558-8000.

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