Raffle Policy

The following is a general summary of the District of Columbia laws for obtaining a permit to conduct a raffle.

The term raffle refers to one or more drawings from a single series of chances sold by means of chance tickets. Guidelines include the following:

• All proceeds from raffles must go directly to the organization or the charitable organization which it designates.
• Only currently registered members of the student organization or employees of the University may conduct, manage and operate raffles on campus.
• The District of Columbia requires a permit for conducting a raffle. A copy of the permit must be submitted to the appropriate scheduling office.
• Application and support documents must be submitted at least 30 business days prior to the event to DC Charitable Games Commission.
  
  
  For more information, contact Marvin Center and University Conferences at 202-994-7470 or http://gwired.gwu.edu/marvincenter/.