FAQs
Can candidates for political office use raffles to raise campaign funds?
Candidates for political office or a group specifically dedicated to raising funds for an individual running for elected office do not qualify as a “qualified organization” with a charitable purpose under either the Bingo and Raffle Act or Criminal Code to fund raise...
Can I use a game of chance to solicit donations?
The Charitable Solicitations Act is found at §57-22-4 NMSA. There is no provision in this act providing for the general use of games of chance to solicit charitable donations. However there are specific statutes, the Gaming Control Act, and the Bingo and Raffle Act...
Can an organization conduct games of chance on a liquor licensed premise?
NO, commercial gambling is strictly prohibited on liquor licensed premises. 60-7A-19(A) NMSA 1978. Pursuant to 60-7A-19(C)(2) NMSA 1978, commercial gambling does not mean: (a) activities authorized pursuant to the New Mexico Lottery Act, 6-24-1 to 6-24-34 NMSA...
What types of games and activities are prohibited by law?
Examples of prohibited games and activities include but may not be limited to – Calcutta’s, side bets, or any other method or game in which a participant bets on a ticket, number or other item to become a winner. “Casino nights” where money is paid for the opportunity...
Can “I”, a private home owner raffle my home instead of selling it?
No. In order to hold a raffle in New Mexico, you (an organization) must qualify as such under either the Bingo and Raffle Act or as defined by the Criminal Code to do so and all the proceeds must go to lawful purposes as defined by the law.
What types of games and activities are permitted under the Bingo & Raffle Act?
Examples of Permitted Activities by Qualified Organizations– Raffles and Lotteries where tickets are sold in advance and the winners’ names are drawn at a specific date, time and place for predetermined prizes. Reverse drawings in which the prizewinner is the person...