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Can I offer contests that involve chance-based games in Oregon? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it is possible to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Oregon, but the specific requirements depend on the type of game being offered.

Requirements for Raffle Games

  • Charitable, fraternal or religious organizations that conduct raffles that have handles of less than $10,000 in one calendar year are exempt from the licensing and reporting requirements for raffles under ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530 [2.1].
  • If the handle of the raffle exceeds $10,000, a raffle license is required. An application for a raffle license or license renewal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Department, shall be signed by a responsible official of the organization, and must be accompanied by the license application fee as provided in section (3) of this rule [1.1].

Requirements for Bingo Games

  • A bingo license is required to offer bingo games in Oregon. An application for a bingo license or license renewal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Department, shall be signed by a responsible official of the organization and shall be accompanied by the license application fee as provided in section (3) of this rule [1.4].

Requirements for Linked Progressive Bingo Games

  • A Linked Progressive Bingo Contractor license is required to offer linked progressive bingo games in Oregon. A licensed Linked Progressive Bingo Contractor shall not operate such a game in Oregon unless it complies with the specific requirements outlined in [1.2].

Additionally, there are general requirements for conducting raffles in Oregon, which include:

  • Tickets for entry into a raffle shall constitute a separate and equal chance to win with all other tickets sold or issued. No person may be required to obtain more than one ticket, or to pay for anything other than the ticket, in order to enter a raffle [1.3].
  • No person may be required to be present at a raffle drawing in order to be eligible to receive a prize [1.3].
  • In conducting a drawing in connection with any raffle, each ticket seller shall return to the organization stubs or other detachable sections of all tickets sold. Except for duck races as provided for in OAR 137-025-0291 and alternate drawing formats approved by the Department in section (8) of this rule, the organization shall place each stub or other detachable section of each ticket sold in a receptacle out of which the winning tickets are to be drawn [1.3].
  • Where prizes for a raffle are unclaimed, the prizes shall be held in a trust for a period of six months from the date of the draw. If at that time the prizes are unclaimed, the prize shall be donated to the licensee. The licensee shall make reasonable efforts to notify the winner. Once the prize is claimed by the winner, the prize must be awarded within a reasonable period of time [1.3].

Therefore, to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Oregon, you must comply with the specific requirements for the type of game being offered, as well as the general requirements for conducting raffles in Oregon.

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