When does a sweep-steaks or raffle become illegal gambling?

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When does a sweep-steaks or raffle become illegal gambling?

Schools, clubs, and churches have prize-raffles all the time. Various magazines and companies run sweepsteaks all the time. When do these things cross the line over to illegal gambling?

2007-01-31 03:08:02 · 2 answers · asked by Kender_fury 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance

I know that sweep-steaks avoid crossing the line to a lottery by being free to enter. Raffles, on the other hand, almost always charge money to enter.

2007-01-31 03:22:01 · update #1

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If they are registered then they are legal. If they aren't registered then they are illegal.

2007-01-31 03:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When they are not licensed.

2007-01-31 03:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Eva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋