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Charitable Gaming Defined. Bingo, pull tabs, raffles, casino games, and games of chance at picnics and festivalsConducted for fundraising purposes by charitable organizationIt does not include:slot machineselectronic video gaming deviceswagering on live sporting eventssimulcast of horse race
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1. Presented by
Acting Commissioner Marty Hammons Department of Charitable Gaming
2. Charitable Gaming Defined Bingo, pull tabs, raffles, casino games, and games of chance at picnics and festivals
Conducted for fundraising purposes by charitable organization
It does not include:
slot machines
electronic video gaming devices
wagering on live sporting events
simulcast of horse races
3. Who Can Game? Churches, veterans, and volunteer fire departments
Public and private schools, booster and athletic groups
Fraternal or civic organizations
Neighborhood associations, community centers, downtown revitalization groups, park and fair boards, tourism commissions
Humane societies
Art associations
Hospital foundations
4. Where Can They Game? Office location
Raffles
Split-the-pot at meetings/functions
At your meeting hall
Pull tabs
At your meeting hall
Special events i.e. Fish Fry, Super Bowl party,
Picnics, festivals, fairs
Poker tournaments
Gaming facility
Conferences/conventions with a Special Limited Charity Fundraising Event License
5. Who Must Have a License? Every organization that games
Only exception:
Raffles with ticket sales of $150 or less
No more than three of these type of raffles per calendar year
All money donated to a charitable cause
Except
Gross receipts are less than $150
3 times a yearExcept
Gross receipts are less than $150
3 times a year
6. Types of Licenses Exempt license
Only bingo, raffles and festival games
No pull tabs or casino nights
Regular gaming license
All forms of gaming allowed
Allows four special events per year Exempt license
gross receipts less than $25,000 from gaming
only raffles, bingo, and festivals
no pulltabs or casino nights
apply once
report once a year which serves as renewal
pay no license fee or fee on gross receipts
Regular gaming license
All forms of gaming allowable
May have 4 special events (festivals, fairs, etc.)
Must get special license ($25)
2 of 4 special events can be casino nights or poker tournamentsExempt license
gross receipts less than $25,000 from gaming
only raffles, bingo, and festivals
no pulltabs or casino nights
apply once
report once a year which serves as renewal
pay no license fee or fee on gross receipts
Regular gaming license
All forms of gaming allowable
May have 4 special events (festivals, fairs, etc.)
Must get special license ($25)
2 of 4 special events can be casino nights or poker tournaments
7. Licensing Requirements & Fees
Tax exempt status or public school
In existence for three years as a charitable organization
Making progress toward charitable goal
Office in county for one year
Fees Requirements for license
501 (c)(3), (4), (8), (10), or (19) or public school or university
Established and continuously operating for 3 years in Kentucky from a physical office located in Kentucky
Except:
National organization operates for charitable purposes in more than 10 states and whose principal place of business is physically located in another state
Provide services in Kentucky for 3 years
only has to be physically located in Kentucky for 1 year
can demonstrate reasonable progress toward its charitable goal for last 3 years
has office for 1 year in county in which it wishes to game
can raffle in any county in Kentucky
can have special events in any county in KentuckyRequirements for license
501 (c)(3), (4), (8), (10), or (19) or public school or university
Established and continuously operating for 3 years in Kentucky from a physical office located in Kentucky
Except:
National organization operates for charitable purposes in more than 10 states and whose principal place of business is physically located in another state
Provide services in Kentucky for 3 years
only has to be physically located in Kentucky for 1 year
can demonstrate reasonable progress toward its charitable goal for last 3 years
has office for 1 year in county in which it wishes to game
can raffle in any county in Kentucky
can have special events in any county in Kentucky
8. Our Mission
Set standards which ensure honesty and integrity
Prevent the commercialization of charitable gaming
Prevent participation by criminal and other undesirable elements The Department of Charitable Gaming was created in November of 1992.The Department of Charitable Gaming was created in November of 1992.
9. Department Organization
10. Kentucky Gaming Receipts in 2009
11. Charitable Gaming Gross Receipts
12. Retention Percentage
13. Benefits to Kentucky Charities $427 million prior to expenses made by charities in 2009
Kentucky charities earned over $53 million for their charitable purpose
Average profit per organization was $75,600
14. Percentages of Gaming Activities
75% Pull Tab
20% Bingo
3% Raffles
2% Special Events
15. Current Licensees
16. Top Charities in Gross Receipts
17. Great Fundraising Opportunity Not just bingo
Some of our most profitable organizations conduct a variety of games to keep energy and interest high
Very little expense with raffles, pull tabs, casino nights or festivals
18. Hurricane Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Pikeville What will you be able to contribute to your community?
19. Jadens Run in Hopkinsville Charitable giving changes lives through events like this poker run.
Approximately $30,000 was raised for an 11 year old boy with leukemia!
20. Options Unlimited in Louisville
21. Universal Playground in Pikeville
22. Licensee Training Offered in Frankfort
Offered throughout the state per your request
Separate training for raffles and special events
DCG staff will assist you in the licensing process
Our web site is a great source of information www.dcg.ky.gov
23. Questions or Comments