Charitable Gaming
Charitable gaming refers to bingos, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance being conducted for charitable purposes. Several different types of licenses are issued to charitable organizations as well as commercial vendors. Types of licenses to organizations consist of charitable bingo license, raffles, electronic video bingo and pull tabs. In addition, licenses are issued to commercial hall lessor, gaming supplies distributors, manufacturers and electronic video bingo companies.
Before hosting a charitable gaming event, organizations should apply for the relevant license or permit issued by state and state and parish authorities. Please refer to the instructions on Application for Organizations to Conduct Charitable Gaming form for its submission requirements. For more information, call (985) 876-3734.
These licenses are renewed on a yearly basis. Throughout the licensing year, modifications can be made such as: changes in members, schedules, ownership structures and any other changes that affect the licensing structure.