The Idaho Lottery was given the responsibility by the Idaho Legislature to provide oversight of Charitable Gaming in 1992. Last year 201 charitable non-profit organizations obtained a charitable gaming license from the Idaho Lottery.
The Lottery is charged with protecting the public from fraudulently conducted operations and to ensure charitable groups and institutions realize the profits from these games. When a non-profit organization or a charity wishes to conduct a bingo game or a raffle in Idaho, they are required by law to obtain a license through the Idaho Lottery. Licenses for bingo and raffle operations are necessary when the annual gross revenue (bingo) or prize value (raffle) exceeds statutory limits.
This report represents licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities in Idaho for the past year.
My Fellow Idahoans,
There are many charitable organizations across Idaho that depend on the integrity of the Idaho Lottery and the guidance of its Charitable Bingo/Raffle Advisory Board to ensure fairness for their annual fundraising efforts.
Churches, schools, and civic groups across the Gem State rely on the role charitable games play in fundraising efforts. Idaho's charities have depended on raffle and bingo nights to bolster their revenues for the good works they support. In 2024, Idaho's 201 licensed charitable and nonprofit organizations raised more than $9.9 million for beneficiaries through their bingo and raffle operations.
The Idaho Bingo/Raffle Advisory Board provides industry guidance that helps to ensure the fairness and integrity of charitable gaming, nonprofit raffles, and community bingo games in Idaho. Working collaboratively, they ensure public trust and confidence in these games remains at a high level
The Idaho Bingo/Raffle Advisory Board and the team at the Idaho Lottery have done an outstanding job protecting the public from fraudulently conducted games. They have my deepest appreciation for their work this past year.
Sincerely,
Brad Little Governor, State of Idaho
FROM THE LOTTERY DIRECTOR
On behalf of the Idaho State Lottery Commission and the Idaho Bingo/Raffle Advisory Board, I am pleased to present the Annual Report on Charitable Gaming in Idaho for 2024.
Regulation of charitable gaming (bingos and raffles) in Idaho has been the responsibility of the Idaho Lottery since 1992. Maintaining the integrity of Idaho’s charitable gaming is a matter we take very seriously. We work to ensure that Gem State citizens who participate in charitable games do so with the confidence that the games are legitimate and fair.
Non-profit organizations, civic clubs, churches, and schools, benefit each year from the proceeds of legally operated charitable gaming events in Idaho. This past year, there were 201 non-profit organizations who applied for and received licenses to operate bingo or raffle games that benefited their good causes. In total, more than $9.9 million was returned to Idaho charities.
I am proud of the work done by the Idaho Lottery Charitable Gaming Division. They work year-round with these operations for entertainment and financial success for all Charitable Gaming in Idaho as well as for your participation and the charities who benefit.
Sincerely,
Andrew Arulanandam Director Idaho Lottery
IDAHO BINGO RAFFLE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS BY REGION
Appointments expire the first Monday in January and members serve a three-year term.
Rayelle Anderson North Idaho College 1000 W. Garden Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 769-5978
RayelleA@nicfoundation.org Term Expires 2025 Original appointment 2008
Gabriel Iacoboni Willow Center 1714 G St Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 790-8648
During the period October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024, there were a total of 201 active charitable gaming licenses in the State of Idaho. Below is a breakdown showing the number of bingo and raffle licenses issued by region. Statewide licenses are issued to organizations with chapters or groups who hold fundraising raffles throughout the state, but report to the state-level organization. Region 1
BINGO VENDORS LICENSED
IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
Companies in Idaho who wish to manufacture, sell, distribute, furnish, or supply to any person or entity, any gaming device, equipment, or material, must first obtain a vendor's license from the Idaho Lottery. All vendors must pay an annual license fee and maintain records required by the Idaho Lottery.
Manufacturers:
Arrow International, Inc.
Contact: Fred Graf
9900 Clinton Rd
Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: 800-321-0757
www.arrowinternational.com
Exp. Date 04/15/25
Everi Games, Inc.
7250 S Tenaya Way, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: 702-216-6660
Exp. Date: 05/01/25
Distributors:
Cactus Bingo Supply, Inc.
Contact: Robert Skitt 3210 E. Roeser Rd., Suite 15
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: 800-544-0984
Exp. Date 12/01/25
Spokane PullTab & Bingo Supply
726 N Helena
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: 509-747-1339
Toll Free: 800-424-2092
Exp. Date 12/01/25
ZDI Gaming, Inc.
4117 NE Minnehaha
Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: Melanie Keser
Phone: 360-693-6200
Exp. Date 12/15/24
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Bannock
Bear
Benewah
Bingham Total per county: 1
Blaine Total per county: 7
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
Bonner
ORGANIZATIONS
Canyon
Total per county: 18
ORGANIZATIONS
Cassia
per county: 2
Elmore
per county: 1
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
Fremont
per county: 1
Gem Total per county: 3
Idaho Total per county: 2
Jefferson Total per county: 1
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ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Kootenai Total per county: 28
CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #1
CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #2
CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #3
CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #4
CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #5
CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #6
Kootenai
Latah
Total per county: 2
Lemhi Total per county: 1
Madison Total per county: 1
ORGANIZATIONS
LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
Minidoka Total per county: 2
Nez Perce
per county: 11
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
Twin Falls
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Valley Total per county: 3
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Statewide Total per County: 25
Elk Foundation, Inc. - #4
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
11/15/23 The NRA Foundation, Inc. #1
Total Gross Raffle Proceeds
RAFFLE STATISTICS
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Totals for Raffle
$12,017,683.13
Total Cost of Prizes $2,484,571.14
Total Net Proceeds $9,533,111.99
Total Expenses $476,491.91
Total Contributed to Charities $9,056,620.08
Highest Grossing Raffle Licensees
1. ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $2,776,500 $2,669,890 $2,547,258
2. The NRA Foundation, Inc. 1 & #2 $1,924,591 $1,310,947 $1,091,049
6. West Ada School District $549,750 $549,750 $538,159
7. Bonneville Joint School District #93 $186,633 $186,633 $185,415
8. Boys & Girls Club of the Lewis Clark Valley $185,300 $178,281 $177,687
9. Foundation for No. American Wild Sheep – Idaho $170,120 $132,367 $126,303
10. Boise Timbers Thorns Soccer Club, Inc. $163,962
Annual Raffle Comparison
CONTRIBUTED TO CHARITIES
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Ada
Bonner
LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
Bonneville
Canyon
Total per county: 3
Cassia
Total per county:
Elmore
Total per county: 1
Gem Total per county: 1
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Idaho Total per county: 1
Jerome Total per county: 1
Kootenai
Total per county: 12
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2/1/24 CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #2
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CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #3
2/1/24 CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #4
2/1/24 CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #5
2/1/24 CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #6
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Owyhee Total per county: 1
Twin Falls
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
Twin Falls
Washington
BINGO STATISTICS
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Total for Bingo
Total Gross Bingo Sales $3,907,580.20
Total Prizes
$2,416,591.74
Highest Grossing Bingo Licensees
1. St. Paul’s Catholic Church $610,311 $142,084
2. Greene Idaho Foundation $501,604 $100,566
3. Opera Idaho Foundation, Inc. $527,001 $105,000
4. Opera Idaho, Inc. $433,264 $74,000
5. Fraternal Order of Eagles #576 $311,823 $63,039
6. Mountain Home Elks Lodge #2276 $175,193 $33,828
7. Idaho Falls Senior Citizens Community $172,863 $41,106
8. Lake City Center $168,001 $36,652
9. Meridian Senior Center $110,299 $25,603
10. Gem County Senior Citizens, Inc. $108,305 $22,000
Annual Bingo Comparison
BINGO/RAFFLE REVENUE
$2,484,571.14
$9,533,111.99
CHARITABLE GAMING INCOME AND EXPENSES
October 16, 2023 to October 15, 2024
Income
Organizations who apply for a Charitable Gaming License are required to pay an application fee to the Idaho Lottery. The fee for the first time application is $100. The fee for license renewal is based on the organization’s bingo/raffle revenues for the previous year and are calculated as follows: Gross
to $75,000
order to distribute or manufacture supplies and equipment for bingo or raffles, a vendor must be approved and licensed in the state of Idaho. The licensing fee in Idaho is $500 annually.
