Charity Raffle Compliance Checklist (PDF)

What's included

Universal checklist: nine things to confirm before launch, from eligibility to how the draw must be conducted
Country pages: the regulator to check and the questions to ask in each major market, including a page for the US
Platform requirements: what your raffle platform needs to support
Compliance record sheet: log each answer, its source and the date you confirmed it
Final gate: a last check to clear before you open ticket sales

How to use it

Work through the universal checklist first.
Turn to your country page. In the US, raffle rules are set by each state, so start with your state regulator.
Record every answer, where it came from and when.
Clear the final gate before your first ticket is sold.

FAQs and suggestions

Q: Do I need a permit to run a charity raffle?

Often, yes. Raffles are regulated as a form of lottery almost everywhere, and in the US the rules are set by each state. Check with your state regulator before you sell any tickets.

Q: Can I sell raffle tickets online?

Not always. Permission to run a raffle doesn't automatically include online or cross-border sales, so confirm both with your regulator.

Q: When should I get my raffle permit?

Before your first ticket sale, not just before the draw. Selling before your authorization is issued is the most common and most avoidable breach.

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