Thinking of running a 50/50 raffle in Nevada? You’re not alone. With so many nonprofits turning to raffles as a fast and fun way to raise money, understanding the legal landscape in your state is critical.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the current raffle laws in Nevada, including whether online raffles are legal, what restrictions apply, and how RaffleGives helps ensure your raffle stays fully compliant.
Yes — charitable raffles are legal in Nevada for qualifying nonprofits.
However, Nevada is one of the more strictly regulated states, requiring organizations to register and receive approval before conducting a game of chance, including raffles, bingo, or lotteries.
All charitable gaming activities in Nevada fall under the oversight of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).
According to NRS 462, to qualify for a charitable raffle in Nevada, your organization must meet the following criteria:
If your organization is newly formed or based outside the state, you may not be eligible.
Read NRS 462 – Charitable Lotteries and Games
Not exactly — Nevada refers to it as “registration”, not licensing.
However, before hosting a raffle, a nonprofit must apply to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for approval. This includes submitting:
Failure to do so may result in penalties or disqualification from future fundraising efforts. RaffleGives helps with this so you don’t have to worry about a thing!
Yes — Nevada allows online raffles, but only under specific conditions.
You may conduct a raffle through an online platform as long as:
This is where platforms like RaffleGives provide a clear advantage.
Running an online raffle while remaining compliant with Nevada law requires more than just a website and a payment processor.
RaffleGives is built specifically to address state-specific legal needs. Here’s how:
Requirement | RaffleGives Feature |
| Geo-restricted ticketing | Only allows Nevada-based participants |
| Random winner selection | Secure, transparent, and audit-friendly |
| Real-time prize tracking | Always visible to your supporters |
| Compliance-ready reports | Built-in logs and post-campaign reports |
| Data protection | Fully encrypted payment and donor data systems |
With RaffleGives, you can confidently launch a raffle knowing every step meets state expectations — without needing to hire legal counsel.
Here’s a list of common pitfalls to avoid:
Q: Can I promote my raffle on Facebook or Instagram in Nevada?
A: Yes, but any ticket sales must be geo-restricted to Nevada. Ads must also not target users outside the state.
Q: Can a school PTA or booster club host a raffle?
A: Yes, if it meets the nonprofit criteria and has been established in Nevada for at least 3 years.
Q: Can I use Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle to collect raffle entries?
A: No — third-party payment platforms typically violate Nevada’s charitable gaming requirements. RaffleGives uses approved, secure merchant processing.
If you’re a Nevada nonprofit, 50/50 raffles are a powerful tool for fundraising — but they must be conducted with care and in compliance with state law. RaffleGives makes it simple by automating the hardest parts of the process.
✅ Geo-compliance
✅ Secure payments
✅ Legal transparency
✅ Fast setup
Register your nonprofit today and launch a compliant Nevada raffle with confidence.