Laws & Regulations Louisiana Revised Statutes. Louisiana Gaming Control Act, LA R.S. Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act, LA R.S. Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation Act (Landbased Casino), LA R.S. Video Draw Poker Devices Control Law, LA R.S. A “Raffle' is a game of chance for which tickets or calendars are sold and one or more drawings for prizes are held. Raffle licenses can only be granted to a local religious, charitable, service, fraternal, veterans, or 501(c)(3) organization in Wisconsin, which have been in existence for at least one (1) year or that is chartered by a state or national organization which has been in.

The only type of legal Louisiana web gambling is off-track betting. Horses are the only form of races permitted. Daily fantasy sports are lawful in Louisiana. The state prohibits games of any chance, as well as all types of internet gambling that is not specifically legalized by statute. Video Draw Poker Devices Control Law, La. Louisiana Pari-Mutuel Live Racing Facility Economic Redevelopment and Gaming Control Act (Slots at the Track), La. R.S.27:351 et seq. Current Regulations - This document contains the entire Title 42 as of May 2019. Laws of Gambling in Louisiana. Although Louisiana’s legislature is quite developed on the side of gambling, it fails to clearly and succinctly address iGaming or online poker specifically. Historically, Louisiana has often welcomed the expansion of gambling so we may soon see more state regulated online gambling options as the laws expand to.

Louisiana State Raffle

Most organizations that conduct charitable gaming must have IRS not-profit status. However, there are a few exceptions that don’t require an organization to acquire a 501(c) status. The exceptions are:

1. A Mardi Gras carnival organization that has a parade permit.
2. A civic or service association that derives less than $5,000 in gross proceeds from gaming.
3. A booster club or parent-teacher association for a public or private nonprofit school.

Proceeds from any charitable gaming activity (including bingos, raffles, pull-tabs, etc.) can only be used for one of the five allowed uses as set by Law. The entire net proceeds from all games of chance must be devoted to purposes that are:

1. Educational
2. Charitable
3. Patriotic
4. Religious
5. Public spirited

Keep in mind that these pages are only a summary. Raffle Ticket Software and Harvest American Inc are not the authorities on the regulations.

NOTE: Raffle Ticket Software is not the regulatory agency. We provide this basic information and links to the to the actual state agency for your convenience. If you have questions or require more information please click on the state regulatory link, where such a link exists, or call your state offices (not us) and request information directly.

For Profit Raffle Laws

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