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The law requires all organizations receiving bingo, raffle, or Monte Carlo event licenses to have federal tax exempt status. Private organizations applying for gaming licenses must submit a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that establishes that the... View Article
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Certain nonprofit organizations are required to register under Oregon’s Charitable Trust and Corporations Act ». Charitable gaming license applications are reviewed to see if the applicant organization is subject to registration and if registration is current. Assumed business names and... View Article
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Generally, all nonprofit organizations wishing to operate bingo, raffle and Monte Carlo events are required to have licenses issued by the Oregon DOJ. Following are the only three exceptions: Nonprofit organizations operating bingo games with a total handle of no... View Article
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Only organizations exempt from paying federal income taxes may conduct charitable gaming events in Oregon. This includes public agencies and public schools. Private organizations qualify if they are active nonprofits. An organization must have held tax-exempt status for at least... View Article
