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Games of Chance > Electronic Fifty-Fifty Raffle Systems
Short Summary
These documents govern the use of electronic fifty-fifty raffle systems for single event raffles conducted by organizations. The system is defined as computer hardware, software, and related equipment used to sell raffle tickets and account for sales. The system must be operated by the organization conducting the raffle, and the server must be located in a secure location at the raffle event site. The winning player can be determined by drawing a draw number from a receptacle or using a random number generator. Bearer tickets, which are paper tickets containing one or more draw numbers, are purchased by participants. The documents specify that electronic fifty-fifty raffle systems can only be used for single event raffles conducted on the same day at the same event. The effective dates of these documents are April 1, 2016, with amendments effective July 1, 2018, and January 1, 2023. The authority for these documents is NDCC 53-06.1-01.1, and they implement the same law. The documents also outline rules and requirements for electronic fifty-fifty raffles, such as the issuance and numbering of draw numbers, the intermixing of draw numbers before drawing a winning number, and the verification of the winning draw number with the system before payout. The documents prohibit certain practices, such as allowing ticket sellers to retain draw numbers for free or retain any portion of the ticket price as compensation, preprinting of tickets, and implying that purchasing a ticket is a charitable donation. The documents also address prize limits, cash prizes, and the process for claiming prizes. In case of power failures or technical problems, the raffle drawing must not occur until the power or system has been restored and all purchased draw numbers have been printed into the receptacle. If a raffle drawing occurs and it is later determined that not all eligible draw numbers were placed into the draw container, the attorney general must be notified.
Whom does it apply to?
Organizations conducting single event raffles
What does it govern?
Use of electronic fifty-fifty raffle systems for single event raffles
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Jurisdiction
North Dakota