Definition: A raffle lottery containing prizes with retail value exceeding $50,000, having a high ticket price ($10 and more), and sold primarily through direct mail order forms and via a toll-free phone line and mass media advertising.

Note: First time applicants may be required to meet with SLGA staff to review their business plan.

• due to the complexity of these lotteries, the applicant must submit notification of intent to conduct a lottery 60 days prior to the proposed start date.  Notification of intent must include:  application, contract with management firm (if applicable), rules of the lottery, and available prize and advertising information;
• the applicant must indicate if they are using the services of a registered gaming supplier and provide a copy of the contract. ALL SUPPLIERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SLGA AS PER SECTION 2(n) OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS;
• the organization must state an actual guaranteed prize structure on all raffle advertising and tickets, and award that amount regardless of the final number and value of tickets sold;
• SLGA may also require proof of financial ability to ensure the completion of the lottery (e.g. letter of credit, or proof of funds on deposit);
• where property is offered as a prize, proof of ownership or offer to sell to applicant will be required, along with documentation concerning appraised value;
• where “instant prizes” are being offered, they shall be cash or merchandise with a retail value equal to or greater than the ticket cost;
• a draft copy of any ticket order/entry forms and advertising must be submitted for approval prior to public distribution;
• a two-part serial-numbered ticket must be used, with one part retained by the purchaser and one part retained by the licensee for the draw (unless an order form system is used);
• ticket sales shall cease a minimum of 24 hours prior to the conduct of any draws;
• stubs are placed in a draw drum and the winner is determined by random selection of stubs from the drum. These stubs are returned after each draw to allow equal opportunity to participate in all draws.