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Fundraising poker tournaments for Non-profits

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  1. cubbierae cubbierae is offline

    O Fallon, IL
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    Mar 20th, 2008 (3/20/2008 10:20am)

    I run a non profit in Illinois helping veterans and have done some research on having a poker tournament as a fund raiser. In Illinios a 501(c) is allowed to have 4/year. We have 3 offices throughout the state so that really isnt alot.

    Here is my question. I have noticed bars will have poker tourneys and I think they get away with it by offering prizes vs. money? Is this a correct assumption? If I were to get prizes donated from local businesses would I be able to hold a tourney?

    I have tried to google this question with no answers so any input would be greatly appreciated.
  2. lordxixor101 lordxixor101 is offline

    Westland, MI
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    Mar 20th, 2008 (3/20/2008 10:45am) in reply to cubbierae

    Well, every state is different, so you'll need someone versed on Illinois law. But, one thing is that many bars are actually running illegal tournaments, and everyone is just turning a blind eye to it. That's how many are "getting away" with it.
  3. ZekeJames ZekeJames is offline

    Fair Haven, NJ
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    Mar 20th, 2008 (3/20/2008 11:23am) in reply to cubbierae

    Found this online:

    http://ezinearticles.com/?Online-Gam...&id=429417

    Even though they are talking about online gambling at first I think this section pertains to your situation, hope this helps......

    "Although states such as Illinois have banned Internet gambling, gaming for charitable reasons is not banned. Non-profit organizations and other such institutions are allowed to host gambling games for pro-bono purposes."

    ZJ
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