( Scratch Ticket Prizes Claimed as of March 1, 2021. ) There are approximately 21,021,400. tickets in $250,000 50X Cashword. Charitable Bingo Operations Division. The Charitable Bingo Operations Division of the Texas Lottery Commission is responsible for regulating all aspects of licensed bingo activities. The division ensures that bingo games are conducted fairly and the proceeds are used for authorized purposes.
View Guide ContentsIntroductionOnline FundraisingUnified Registration Statement (URS)Charitable Solicitation DisclosuresCharitable Registration Audit RequirementsFundraising With ProfessionalsCommercial Co-Ventures and Cause MarketingCharitable gaming refers to bingos, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance being conducted for charitable purposes. This guide contains information about charitable gaming in Texas.
Texas Bingo License
| Game Type: | Bingo |
| Agency: | Texas Lottery - Charitable Bingo Operations Division Phone: 512-344-5000 Web: Home '> |
| Age Restrictions: | Participants must be at least 18 years old. Minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian are allowed to play bingo. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Texas Lottery - Charitable Bingo Operations Division Phone: 512-344-5000 Web: Home '> |
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| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Texas Lottery - Charitable Bingo Operations Division Phone: 512-344-5000 Web: Home '> |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Texas Raffle License
Not required
Charitable Gaming licensure is not required on the State level in Texas.
Texas does not issue permits for charitable raffles at the state level, however, charities must follow the relevant state laws when conducting a raffle. Charities can only host 2 raffle events per calendar year.
Texas Temporary Bingo License
| Game Type: | Bingo |
| Agency: | Texas Lottery - Charitable Bingo Operations Division Phone: 512-344-5000 Web: Home '> |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Texas Lottery - Charitable Bingo Operations Division Phone: 512-344-5000 Web: Home '> |
| Form: | |
| Fact Checked: | 1/10/18 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Temporary licenses allow for a single bingo event, so there is no need to renew.
More information: Texas Lottery - Charitable Bingo Operations Division Phone: 512-344-5000Web: Home
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