Charitable Gaming in Kentucky
Charitable 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 Kentucky.
Kentucky Charitable Organization License
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and pull-tabs. |
| Agency: | Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Department of Charitable Gaming |
| Organization Age Requirement: | 1 year of continuous existence in the county they intend to operate games in. |
| Age Restrictions: | Participants must be at least 18 years old. Minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian are allowed to play bingo. |
| Law: | KY Stat. § 238.500 et seq. |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Department of Charitable Gaming |
| Form: | Form CG-1: License Application for Charitable Organization |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Law: | KY Stat. § 238.500 et seq. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Department of Charitable Gaming |
| Form: | Form CG-1: License Application for Charitable Organization (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Kentucky Organization Exemption
| Game Type: | Bingo, raffles, and pull-tabs. |
| Agency: | Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Department of Charitable Gaming |
| Notes: | Charities expecting to gross less than $25,000 from gaming activities can use this form to apply for exemption from licensure. |
Initial Registration
| Agency: | Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Department of Charitable Gaming |
| Form: | Form CG-Exempt: Form for Organization Grossing Under $25,000 |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency: | Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Department of Charitable Gaming |
| Form: | Form CG-EFR: Exempt Organization Annual Financial Report |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
Revised June 10, 2021. Complete data last reviewed January 10, 2018.
