Like say for something expensive like a brand new car.
2007-05-10 11:18:08 · 12 answers · asked by Southpaw 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not as an individual. 501(3)c and other non-profits/charities, and government agencies like the lottery, can set up raffles. These all require some form of licensing.
An unregistered raffle would be unlicensed gaming, and would be against federal law.
2007-05-10 11:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the part where you hire a lawyer. Raffles, bingo, video slot machines and other types of games where there are real stakes usually require a license. Some legitimate non-profit organizations are exempt from gambling laws and can get away with raffles for vacations, cars, and whatnot. Same with Bingo.
But since we have no clue what state or country you're in, we can't say whether its legal for you to set one up.
Hire a lawyer in the jurisdiction you are in and find out.
2007-05-10 11:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by krollohare2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you first registered your online raffle and make it a point that your purpose is noble and clean as far as the people who will purchase the raffle tickets for. If not then you are going to be charge of scamming these people once they purchase the ticket and you suddenly disappear without a trace. This is clearly a case of web swindling. YOUR IDEA IS GOOD, but is your purpose also GOOD? We all have ideas that we want to do in the internet the only problem is that lots of people only want to get the money and be gone in a hurry.
2016-05-20 00:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by inocencia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is Legal. Just go through with the raffle and don't take peoples money.
2007-05-10 11:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Pretty me :) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is ill-legal unless the proceeds are going to charity
2007-05-10 11:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by skeeter195848 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's got to be for the benefits of a legitimate non-profit organization.
2007-05-10 11:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as proceeds go to charity.
2007-05-10 11:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by appsptspcl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your state, you might check with your local mayor's office..they would know.
2007-05-10 11:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Paul D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not unless you are a government official entity, a church, or a non profit organization.
2007-05-10 11:19:55 · answer #9 · answered by Walking_Jello 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the state and what their laws cover.
2007-05-10 11:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋