Student Centers’ Policies

Games of Chance (such as 50/50s, Bingo, Texas Hold 'Em, Raffles, Poker, Casino Nights, etc.) sponsored by Student Groups

 

Charitable gambling fundraisers are regulated by the State of Delaware Gaming Control Board. The below policies are based on DE State Law...

Raffles & 50/50’s:

Only Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) Sports Clubs, Hall Governments, and Graduate Student Organizations (groups under the University’s Tax ID number) are permitted to hold raffles and 50/50’s for their organization under the following two conditions:

1. The total prize is valued at less than $5,000
2. The selling price for a ticket for the 50/50 or Raffle is less than $5.00 per ticket.

 

Bingo, Casino Nights, Texas Hold’em, Poker, Money-Wheel, etc.:

Registered Student Organizations, Sports Clubs, Complex Community Councils, and Graduate Student Organizations may not hold events in which there is an admission charge or cost to participate in bingo, poker, or other games of chance for which a "winner" or "winners" will win a prize.

An organization may sponsor a Casino night, a bingo game, etc as an event in which to have fun; but no REAL PRIZES (whether cash, donations, gifts, etc) may be distributed as a result of participating. Or an organization may sponsor an event with games of chance with prizes if there is no admission charge or fee for playing the game.

Charted Greek Organizations (which does not include the Greek councils) do not fall under the University’s tax identification code and therefore must apply for a gaming license for all charitable gambling events including raffles regardless of the prize value and/or ticket sale price. The University/Student Centers do not endorse such activities, and cannot assist with their arrangement. The following link to the State of Delaware Gaming Control Board provides the necessary steps for applying for a gaming license. http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/gaming/raffle.shtml 
Please keep in mind that the Gaming Control Board must receive all completed applications and fees by 4:30pm ten(10) days prior to their next scheduled meeting. The Gaming Control Board meeting schedule is provided on the above link. If you hold such an event on University property then all approved paperwork must be submitted to the Assistant Director of Student Centers, Matt Lenno, one week before the event.

Please see the Associate Director of the Student Centers for Event Services in Office 103 Trabant for any additional assistance.

NOTE: All RSOs must fill out a Sales/Solicitation form in 103 Trabant when collecting funds on campus. Comlex Community Councils must submit a Sales/Solication form with the Office of Residence Life at 5 Courtney Street.