Texas Gaming Commission
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Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling and its laws can cover a wide variety of activities. Under Texas law, (Penal Code §47.02) gambling is considered a criminal offense if someone:
*makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or contest or on the performance of a participant in a game or contest
*makes a bet on the result of any political nomination, appointment, or election or on the degree of success of any nominee, appointee, or candidate; or
*plays and bets for money or other thing of value at any game played with cards, dice, balls, or any other gambling device.
The law does provide for some exceptions such as participating in the state lotteryor placing bets on horse and greyhound dog races (sometimes referred to as pari-mutuel wagering). The law also provides for some affirmative defenses to prosecution:
*the actor engaged in gambling in a private place;
*no person received any economic benefit other than personal winnings; and
*except for the advantage of skill or luck, the risks of losing and the chances of winning were the same for all participants
The Texas Gaming Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor who each serve a term of two years. Five members serve terms that expire February 15 of each odd numbered year and four members serve terms that expire February 15 of each even numbered year. The governor shall designate one member a presiding officer of the. Unlike raffles and bingo, there is NO exception to the gambling law in Texas for nonprofits to hold poker or casino night fundraising events. The gambling law, Chapter 47 of the Penal Code, applies to nonprofits and to for profits equally. §47 (Vernon 2003).
Additional exceptions include if the person reasonably believed their conduct:
*was permitted under Chapter 2001, Occupations Code; (Charitable Bingo)
*was permitted under Chapter 2002, Occupations Code; (Charitable Raffles)
*was permitted under Chapter 2004, Occupations Code; (Sports Charity Raffles)
The first page of this guide will provide you with an overview of the Texas laws on gambling while the subsequent pages will discuss more specific topics like bingo, eight-liners and poker.Non-profits
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Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling and its laws can cover a wide variety of activities. Under Texas law, (Penal Code §47.02) gambling is considered a criminal offense if someone:
*makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or contest or on the performance of a participant in a game or contest
*makes a bet on the result of any political nomination, appointment, or election or on the degree of success of any nominee, appointee, or candidate; or
*plays and bets for money or other thing of value at any game played with cards, dice, balls, or any other gambling device.
The law does provide for some exceptions such as participating in the state lotteryor placing bets on horse and greyhound dog races (sometimes referred to as pari-mutuel wagering). The law also provides for some affirmative defenses to prosecution:
*the actor engaged in gambling in a private place;
*no person received any economic benefit other than personal winnings; and
*except for the advantage of skill or luck, the risks of losing and the chances of winning were the same for all participants
The Texas Gaming Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor who each serve a term of two years. Five members serve terms that expire February 15 of each odd numbered year and four members serve terms that expire February 15 of each even numbered year. The governor shall designate one member a presiding officer of the. Unlike raffles and bingo, there is NO exception to the gambling law in Texas for nonprofits to hold poker or casino night fundraising events. The gambling law, Chapter 47 of the Penal Code, applies to nonprofits and to for profits equally. §47 (Vernon 2003).
Additional exceptions include if the person reasonably believed their conduct:
*was permitted under Chapter 2001, Occupations Code; (Charitable Bingo)
*was permitted under Chapter 2002, Occupations Code; (Charitable Raffles)
*was permitted under Chapter 2004, Occupations Code; (Sports Charity Raffles)
The first page of this guide will provide you with an overview of the Texas laws on gambling while the subsequent pages will discuss more specific topics like bingo, eight-liners and poker.Non-profits
Already Conducting Bingo Occasions?Renew or Amend LicenseApply for TemporariesFinancial Forms
First Time Conducting Bingo?Planning on more than six Bingo occasions?Planning on six or fewer Bingo occasions?
More InformationFrequently Asked QuestionsWorkers
Need a License?Register to become a workerPrint a provisional name badgeAre Raffles Legal In Texas
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Already have a License?Amend LicenseFinancial Forms
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