Michigan State University
Controller's Office
Michigan State University colleges/departments/units/organizations are permitted to conduct raffles in accordance with the procedures and requirements in this policy. However, other charitable gaming events requiring a State-issued license, such as bingo and millionaire parties, are not permitted.
Raffle definition: A game of chance where raffle tickets are sold or consideration is given, a winner(s) is determined by randomly drawing a ticket stub from a container, and a prize is awarded. Almost all raffles need to be licensed. If your organization is holding a 50-50, an event with an admittance/registration fee that includes being entered in a drawing for a door prize, or a drawing for completing something, such as a survey, these are raffles and should be licensed.
General information about raffles, rules and forms can be found at State of Michigan, Michigan Lottery, Charitable Gaming Division at http://www.michigan.gov/cg/ . Please note that the typical processing time for all raffle applications is 8 weeks. This includes MSU approval/signature and State of Michigan approvals. Failure to obtain proper licensing prior to a raffle event jeopardizes MSU status as a qualified organization with the Charitable Gaming Division. Any MSU college/department/unit/organization that fails to follow this Raffle Policy may be permanently dis-allowed for all future raffle applications.
Those wishing to hold a raffle, as a fundraiser or as a drawing for random prize selection, must meet the following requirements and rules:
Please contact the MSU Office of the Controller - Tax Services at 517-355-0010 or taxreporting@ctlr.msu.edu with any raffle questions.