Charitable Gaming
NY Gaming Commission
Main Office: (518) 388-3300
General Questions or Comments: info@gaming.ny.gov
Media Inquiries: (518) 388-3415
Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law
Freedom of Information Requests: Foil-Request@gaming.ny.gov
Mailing Address:
New York State Gaming Commission
PO Box 7500
Schenectady, New York 12301-7500
Gaming Commission Internet Raffle Application (available here).
Please see 9 NYCRR 4620.22(b)(7) for current regulations. (available here).
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING ONLINE SALE OF RAFFLE TICKETS
The Gaming Commission has adopted regulations concerning the sale of raffle tickets through the Internet or mobile device platforms. Any authorized organization wishing to conduct such a raffle will first need the approval of the Gaming Commission before doing so. Linked below is the Division of Charitable Gaming application form for authorized organizations to complete in order to obtain Gaming Commission approval.
Charitable Gaming Statutes
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding
(Select “PML” from the list of Laws)
Charitable Gaming (Bingo Control): Executive Law Article 19-B
(Select “EXC” from the list of Laws, select “Article 19-B STATE BINGO CONTROL COMMISSION”)
Charitable Gaming (Conduct of Bingo): General Municipal Law Article 14-H
(Select “GMU” from the list of Laws, select “Article 14-H LOCAL OPTION FOR CONDUCT OF BINGO BY CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS”)
Charitable Gaming (Games of Chance): General Municipal Law Article 9-A
(Select “GMU” from the list of Laws, select “Article 9-A LOCAL OPTION FOR CONDUCT OF GAMES OF CHANCE BY CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS”)
Lottery: Tax Law Article 34
(Select “TAX” from the list of Laws, select “Article 34 NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION”)