Indiana § 4-31-13-9 - Gift by permit holder to induce precinct committee member on local public question

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§ 4-31-13-9. Gift by permit holder to induce precinct committee member on local public question

Sec. 9. (a) The definitions in IC 3-5-2.1 apply to this section to the extent they do not conflict with the definitions in this article.

(b) This section applies only to property given after June 30, 1996.

(1) An individual listed as an officer of a corporation in the corporation's most recent annual report.

(2) An individual who is a successor to an individual described in subdivision (1).

(d) For purposes of this section, a person is considered to have an interest in a permit holder if the person satisfies any of the following:

(1) The person holds at least a one percent (1%) interest in the permit holder.

(2) The person is an officer of the permit holder.

(3) The person is an officer of a person that holds at least a one percent (1%) interest in the permit holder.

(4) The person is a political action committee of the permit holder.

(e) A permit holder or a person with an interest in a permit holder may not give any property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-253) to a member of a precinct committee to induce the member of the precinct committee to do any act or refrain from doing any act with respect to the approval of a local public question under IC 4-31-4.

(f) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.24-1996, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.13; P.L.114-2012, SEC.8; P.L.158-2013, SEC.67; P.L.186-2025, SEC.39.

IC 4-32ARTICLE 32. REPEALEDRepealed by P.L.91-2006, SEC.15.

IC 4-32.2ARTICLE 32.2. REPEALEDRepealed by P.L.58-2019, SEC.3.

IC 4-32.3ARTICLE 32.3. CHARITY GAMING

Ch. 1.General Provisions Ch. 2.Definitions Ch. 3.Powers and Duties of the Commission Ch. 4.Licenses Ch. 5.Conduct of Allowable Activities Ch. 6.License Fees Ch. 7.Charity Gaming Enforcement Fund Ch. 8.Penalties Ch. 9.Security Ch. 10.Gaming Card Excise Tax

IC 4-32.3-1Chapter 1. General Provisions

4-32.3-1-1Application of article 4-32.3-1-2Purpose of article 4-32.3-1-3Authorization requirement 4-32.3-1-4Local taxes prohibited 4-32.3-1-5Local authority preempted

IC 4-32.3-1-1Application of article Sec. 1. (a) This article applies only to a qualified organization.

(b) This article applies only to the following approved gambling activities conducted as fundraising activities by qualified organizations:

(1) Bingo events, casino game nights, raffles, festivals, and other gaming activities approved by the commission.

(2) The sale of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards:

(A) at bingo events, casino game nights, raffles, and festivals conducted by qualified organizations; or

(B) at any time on the premises owned or leased by qualified organizations and regularly used for the activities of qualified organizations.

This article does not apply to any other sale of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards.

(d) This article does not apply to the following:

(1) A type II gambling game authorized by IC 4-36.

(2) A raffle or other gambling game authorized by IC 4-36-5-1(b).

(e) This article does not apply to a prize linked savings program that:

(1) is offered or conducted by an eligible financial institution under IC 28-1-23.2;

(2) is:

(A) offered or conducted by a credit union organized or reorganized under United States law; and

(B) conducted in the same manner as a prize linked savings program under IC 28-1-23.2; or

(3) is:

(A) offered or conducted by an insured depository institution (as defined in 12 U.S.C. 1813) that is:

(i) a national bank formed under 12 U.S.C. 21;

(ii) a state member bank (as defined in 12 U.S.C. 1813);

(iii) a state nonmember bank (as defined in 12 U.S.C. 1813); or

(iv) a savings association (as defined in 12 U.S.C. 1813); and

(B) conducted in the same manner as a prize linked savings program under IC 28-1-23.2.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-1-2Purpose of article Sec. 2. The purpose of this article is to permit a licensed qualified organization:

(1) to conduct allowable activities; and

(2) to sell pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards;

as a fundraising activity for lawful purposes of the organization.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-1-3Authorization requirement Sec. 3. A bingo event, casino game night, raffle, festival, or other charity gambling activity is not allowed in Indiana unless it is conducted by a qualified organization in accordance with this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-1-4Local taxes prohibited Sec. 4. Local taxes, regardless of type, may not be imposed upon the operations of the commission under this article or upon the sale of bingo cards, bingo boards, bingo sheets, bingo pads, pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-1-5Local authority preempted Sec. 5. (a) Local governmental authority concerning the following is preempted by the state under this article and IC 4-30:

(1) All matters relating to the operation of bingo events, casino game nights, or raffles.

(2) All matters relating to the possession, transportation, advertising, sale, manufacture, printing, storing, or distribution of pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards.

(b) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state may not enact an ordinance relating to the commission's operations authorized by this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2Chapter 2. Definitions

4-32.3-2-1Definitions 4-32.3-2-1.5"Accounting period" 4-32.3-2-2"Allowable event" 4-32.3-2-3"Bingo" 4-32.3-2-4"Bona fide charitable organization" 4-32.3-2-5"Bona fide civic organization" 4-32.3-2-6"Bona fide fraternal organization" 4-32.3-2-7"Bona fide national foundation" 4-32.3-2-8"Bona fide national organization" 4-32.3-2-9"Bona fide out-of-state charitable organization" 4-32.3-2-10"Bona fide political organization" 4-32.3-2-11"Bona fide veterans organization" 4-32.3-2-12"Casino game night" 4-32.3-2-12.5"Charitable government services organization" 4-32.3-2-13"Commission" 4-32.3-2-14"Department" 4-32.3-2-15"Door prize" 4-32.3-2-15.3"Electronic pull tab device" 4-32.3-2-15.5"Electronic pull tab game" 4-32.3-2-15.7"Electronic pull tab system" 4-32.3-2-16"Executive director" 4-32.3-2-16.5"Flare" 4-32.3-2-17"Full-time employee" 4-32.3-2-18"Fund" 4-32.3-2-19"Gross revenue" 4-32.3-2-20"Indiana affiliate" 4-32.3-2-21"Key person" 4-32.3-2-22"Licensed supply" 4-32.3-2-22.5"Manually activate" 4-32.3-2-23"Marketing sheet" 4-32.3-2-24"Member" 4-32.3-2-25"Operator" 4-32.3-2-25.5"Professional sports team foundation" 4-32.3-2-26"Progressive bingo" 4-32.3-2-27"Progressive or carryover pull tab" 4-32.3-2-28"Pull tab" 4-32.3-2-29"Punchboard" 4-32.3-2-30"Qualified card game" 4-32.3-2-31"Qualified organization" 4-32.3-2-32"Qualified recipient" 4-32.3-2-33"Raffle" 4-32.3-2-34"Seal card" 4-32.3-2-35"Substantial owner" 4-32.3-2-36"Surplus revenue" 4-32.3-2-37"Tip board" 4-32.3-2-38"Veterans' home" 4-32.3-2-39"Volunteer ticket agent" 4-32.3-2-40"Worker"

IC 4-32.3-2-1Definitions Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-1.5"Accounting period" Sec. 1.5. "Accounting period" means the period of time for which a licensed entity reports to the gaming commission the entity's income, expenses, and charitable contributions.

As added by P.L.145-2021, SEC.1.

IC 4-32.3-2-2"Allowable event" Sec. 2. "Allowable event" means:

(1) a bingo event;

(2) a casino game night;

(3) a raffle;

(4) a festival;

(5) a sale of pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards; or

(6) a gambling activity under IC 4-32.3-4-11;

conducted by a qualified organization in accordance with this article and rules adopted by the commission under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-3"Bingo" Sec. 3. "Bingo" means a game conducted in the following manner:

(1) Each participant receives at least one (1) card, board, pad, or piece of paper marked off into twenty-five (25) squares that are arranged in five (5) vertical rows of five (5) squares each, with each row designated by a single letter, and each box containing a number, from one (1) to seventy-five (75), except the center box, which is always marked with the word "free".

(2) As the caller of the game announces a letter and number combination, each player covers the square corresponding to the announced number, letter, or combination of numbers and letters.

(3) The winner of each game is the player who is the first to properly cover a predetermined and announced pattern of squares upon the card used by the player.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-4"Bona fide charitable organization" Sec. 4. "Bona fide charitable organization" means an organization operating in Indiana that is not for pecuniary profit and is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-5"Bona fide civic organization" Sec. 5. "Bona fide civic organization" means a branch, lodge, or chapter of a national or state organization that is not for pecuniary profit or a local organization that is not for pecuniary profit and not affiliated with a state or national organization whose written constitution, charter, articles of incorporation, or bylaws provide that the organization is organized primarily for civic, fraternal, or charitable purposes.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-6"Bona fide fraternal organization" Sec. 6. "Bona fide fraternal organization" means a type of bona fide civic organization that:

(1) is a branch, lodge, or chapter of a national organization; and

(2) exists for the common charitable purposes, brotherhood, and other interests of its members.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-7"Bona fide national foundation" Sec. 7. "Bona fide national foundation" refers to an organization that:

(1) operates without profit to the organization's members;

(2) is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) is related in both its mission and organization to a bona fide national organization; and

(4) has provided grants to Indiana organizations in aggregate amounts that annually exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the preceding calendar year in which the organization applies for a license under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-8"Bona fide national organization" Sec. 8. "Bona fide national organization" refers to an organization that:

(1) operates without profit to the organization's members;

(2) is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) has a national membership; and

(4) has been continuously in existence in Indiana for at least one (1) year.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-9"Bona fide out-of-state charitable organization" Sec. 9. "Bona fide out-of-state charitable organization" refers to an organization that:

(1) operates without profit to the organization's members;

(2) is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(3) has a constitution, articles, charter, or bylaws that contain a clause that provides that upon dissolution all remaining assets shall be used for the nonprofit's stated purposes; and

(4) is otherwise ineligible to obtain a charity gaming license in Indiana.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-10"Bona fide political organization" Sec. 10. (a) "Bona fide political organization" means a party committee, association, fund, or other organization, whether incorporated or not, organized and operated primarily for the purpose of directly or indirectly accepting contributions or making expenditures, or both, for an exempt function (as defined in Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code).

(b) The term does not include a candidate's committee (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-17).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.40.

IC 4-32.3-2-11"Bona fide veterans organization" Sec. 11. "Bona fide veterans organization" means a local organization or a branch, lodge, or chapter of a state or national organization chartered by the Congress of the United States that is not for pecuniary profit and that:

(1) consists of individuals who are or were members of the armed forces of the United States; and

(2) is organized for the mutual support and advancement of the organization's membership and patriotic causes.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-12"Casino game night" Sec. 12. (a) "Casino game night" means an event in which wagers are placed upon the following permitted games of chance through the use of imitation money:

(1) A card game approved by the commission.

(2) A dice game approved by the commission.

(3) A roulette wheel approved by the commission.

(4) A spindle approved by the commission.

(b) The term does not include an event at which wagers are placed upon any of the following:

(1) Bookmaking.

(2) A slot machine.

(3) A one-ball machine or a variant of a one-ball machine.

(4) A pinball machine that awards anything other than an immediate and unrecorded right of replay.

(5) A policy or numbers game.

(6) A banking or percentage game played with cards or counters, including the acceptance of a fixed share of the stakes in a game.

(7) An electronic pull tab game.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.111-2025, SEC.1.

IC 4-32.3-2-12.5"Charitable government services organization" Sec. 12.5. "Charitable government services organization" means a bona fide charitable organization that meets the following requirements:

(1) The organization:

(A) operates; and

(B) is in existence;

in Indiana.

(2) The organization has a constitution, articles, charter, or bylaws that contain a clause that provides that upon dissolution all remaining assets shall be used for the organization's stated purposes.

(3) The organization is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) The organization has a contract with the department of child services to provide child welfare services.

As added by P.L.136-2022, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.14.

IC 4-32.3-2-13"Commission" Sec. 13. "Commission" means the Indiana gaming commission established by IC 4-33-3-1.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-14"Department" Sec. 14. "Department" means the department of state revenue.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-15"Door prize" Sec. 15. "Door prize" means a prize awarded to a person based solely upon the person's paid attendance at a charity fundraising event or the purchase of a ticket to attend a charity fundraising event.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-15.3"Electronic pull tab device" Sec. 15.3. "Electronic pull tab device" means a:

(1) freestanding cabinet-style electronic device;

(2) stationary scaled-down table top version of a cabinet-style device; or

(3) handheld mobile tablet, other than a phone or other personal computing device;

that is used to play electronic pull tab games and approved by the commission under IC 4-32.3-5-16.5.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.1.

IC 4-32.3-2-15.5"Electronic pull tab game" Sec. 15.5. "Electronic pull tab game" means a unique electronic pull tab game with a unique form number and the same unique serial number.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.2.

IC 4-32.3-2-15.7"Electronic pull tab system" Sec. 15.7. "Electronic pull tab system" means an electronic pull tab device, an electronic pull tab game, and any computer or device, including all related hardware and software, used to facilitate the play of an electronic pull tab game.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.3.

IC 4-32.3-2-16"Executive director" Sec. 16. "Executive director" means the executive director of the Indiana gaming commission appointed under IC 4-33-3-18.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-16.5"Flare" Sec. 16.5. "Flare" means the board or placard, or, in the case of an electronic pull tab game, an electronic representation of a board or placard, that accompanies each deal of pull tabs on which the following information is printed:

(1) The game name.

(2) The manufacturer's name or distinctive logo.

(3) The form number.

(4) The ticket count.

(5) The prize structure.

(6) The cost per play.

(7) The game serial number.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-17"Full-time employee" Sec. 17. "Full-time employee" means an individual who:

(1) is and has been employed by a particular qualified organization for at least thirty (30) consecutive days as of the date of the qualified organization's allowable event; and

(2) works at least an average of thirty-two (32) hours per week or one thousand six hundred sixty-two (1,662) hours per year for the qualified organization in a capacity that is primarily unrelated to the qualified organization's charity gaming operations.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-18"Fund" Sec. 18. "Fund" means the charity gaming enforcement fund established by IC 4-32.3-7.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-19"Gross revenue" Sec. 19. "Gross revenue" mean gross receipts.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-20"Indiana affiliate" Sec. 20. "Indiana affiliate" refers to either of the following:

(1) An Indiana chapter or other subdivision of a bona fide national organization that:

(A) operates without profit to the organization's members; and

(B) is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) An association, whether incorporated or not, or a committee of Indiana residents authorized by a bona fide national foundation to conduct allowable activities and other fundraising events for the benefit of the bona fide national foundation.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-21"Key person" Sec. 21. "Key person" means any:

(1) officer;

(2) director;

(3) executive;

(4) employee;

(5) trustee;

(6) substantial owner;

(7) independent owner;

(8) agent; or

(9) any other individual adopted in rules under IC 4-22-2;

of a business entity that has the power to exercise management or operating authority over the business entity or its affiliates.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-22"Licensed supply" Sec. 22. "Licensed supply" refers to any of the following:

(1) Bingo supplies.

(2) Pull tabs, including electronic pull tab devices, electronic pull tab games, and electronic pull tab systems.

(3) Punchboards.

(4) Tip boards.

(5) Game boards, including but not limited to, raffle and coin boards.

(6) Any other supplies, devices, or equipment designed to be used in allowable activities designated by rule of the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.74-2025, SEC.5.

IC 4-32.3-2-22.5"Manually activate" Sec. 22.5. "Manually activate" means:

(1) touching an icon on an electronic pull tab device screen;

(2) pressing a button on a electronic pull tab device; or

(3) in the case of a visually impaired individual, performing an action to initiate activity for an electronic pull tab device.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.6.

IC 4-32.3-2-23"Marketing sheet" Sec. 23. "Marketing sheet" means additional information published about a wagering game that describes winnings.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-24"Member" Sec. 24. "Member" means any of the following:

(1) An individual entitled to membership in a qualified organization under the bylaws, articles of incorporation, charter, or rules of the qualified organization.

(2) A member of the qualified organization's auxiliary.

(3) In the case of a qualified organization that is a public or nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12), any of the following:

(A) A parent of a child enrolled in the school.

(B) A member of the school's parent organization.

(D) An employee of the school.

(E) An officer of the school.

(F) A student enrolled in the school.

(4) A member of a qualified organization's board of directors or board of trustees.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-25"Operator" Sec. 25. "Operator" means an individual who is responsible for conducting an allowable activity for a qualified organization under this article in accordance with Indiana law.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-25.5"Professional sports team foundation" Sec. 25.5. "Professional sports team foundation" means a bona fide charitable organization that meets the following requirements:

(1) The organization:

(A) operates; and

(B) is in existence;

in Indiana.

(3) The organization is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) The organization is affiliated with a franchise in the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, or Major League Baseball.

As added by P.L.114-2023, SEC.1.

IC 4-32.3-2-26"Progressive bingo" Sec. 26. "Progressive bingo" means a bingo game in which, if no person matches the predetermined pattern of squares upon the card within a specified number of balls called, the same game will be played later:

(1) for an increased amount of money;

(2) for increased balls called; or

(3) as described in both subdivisions (1) and (2).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-27"Progressive or carryover pull tab" Sec. 27. "Progressive or carryover pull tab" means a pull tab game played with a seal card, or, in the case of an electronic pull tab game, an electronic representation of a seal card, that is designed by the manufacturer to include a jackpot prize that is carried over to a subsequent deal of the same form number, in the event the jackpot prize is not won.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.74-2025, SEC.7.

IC 4-32.3-2-28"Pull tab" Sec. 28. "Pull tab" means any of the following:

(1) A game conducted in the following manner:

(A) A single folded or banded ticket or a two-ply card with perforated break-open tabs is bought by a player from a qualified organization.

(B) The face of each card is initially covered or otherwise hidden from view, concealing a number, letter, symbol, or set of letters or symbols.

(C) In each set of tickets or cards, a designated number of tickets or cards have been randomly designated in advance as winners.

(D) Winners, or potential winners if the game includes the use of a seal, are determined by revealing the faces of the tickets or cards. The player may be required to sign the player's name on numbered lines provided if a paper seal is used.

(E) The player with a winning pull tab ticket or numbered line receives the prize stated on the flare from the qualified organization. The prize must be fully and clearly described on the flare.

(2) An electronic pull tab game played on an electronic pull tab device approved by the commission under IC 4-32.3-5-16.5.

(3) Any game played in a similar fashion as a game described in subdivision (1) that is approved by the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.74-2025, SEC.8.

IC 4-32.3-2-29"Punchboard" Sec. 29. "Punchboard" means a card or board that contains a grid or section that hides the random opportunity to win a prize based on the results of punching a single section to reveal a symbol or prize amount.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-30"Qualified card game" Sec. 30. "Qualified card game" refers to any of the following card games:

(1) Euchre.

(2) Texas hold'em poker.

(3) Omaha poker.

(4) Any other card game designated by the executive director.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-31"Qualified organization" Sec. 31. (a) "Qualified organization" refers to any of the following:

(1) A bona fide charitable organization, including civic, fraternal, and veterans organizations, operating in Indiana that:

(A) has a constitution, articles, charter, or bylaws that contain a clause that provides that upon dissolution all remaining assets shall be used for the nonprofit's stated purposes; and

(B) satisfies at least one (1) of the following requirements:

(i) The organization is in existence in Indiana.

(ii) The organization is affiliated with a parent organization that is in existence in Indiana.

(iii) The organization has reorganized and is continuing its mission under a new name on file with the secretary of state of Indiana and with a new tax identification number after having satisfied the requirements set forth in either item (i) or (ii).

(2) A bona fide political organization operating in Indiana that produces exempt function income (as defined in Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code).

(3) A state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).

(4) A bona fide national organization operating in Indiana.

(5) A bona fide national foundation.

(6) A professional sports team foundation.

(b) For purposes of IC 4-32.3-4-3, a "qualified organization" includes the following:

(1) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21.

(2) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28.

(3) A psychiatric facility licensed under IC 12-25.

(4) An organization defined in subsection (a).

(1) Evidence of the organization's continued use of a service mark or trademarked logo associated with the organization's former name.

(2) Evidence of the continuity of the organization's activities as shown in the federal income tax returns filed for the organization.

(3) Evidence of the continuity of the organization's activities as shown by the most recent annual external financial reviews of the organization prepared by a certified public accountant.

(4) Any other information considered sufficient by the commission.

(d) Unless the construction is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or the context of the statute, "qualified organization" refers to an Indiana affiliate of a bona fide national organization or bona fide national foundation.

(e) Any organization seeking to be a "qualified organization" must complete all forms required by the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.114-2023, SEC.2.

IC 4-32.3-2-32"Qualified recipient" Sec. 32. "Qualified recipient" means:

(1) a hospital or medical center operated by the federal government;

(2) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21;

(3) a hospital subject to IC 16-22;

(4) a hospital subject to IC 16-23;

(5) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;

(6) a psychiatric facility licensed under IC 12-25;

(7) an organization described in section 31(a) of this chapter;

(8) an activity or a program of a local law enforcement agency intended to reduce substance abuse;

(9) a charitable activity of a local law enforcement agency; or

(10) a veterans' home.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-33"Raffle" Sec. 33. "Raffle" means the selling of tickets or chances to win a prize awarded through a random drawing, including a door prize.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-34"Seal card" Sec. 34. "Seal card" means a board or placard, or, in the case of an electronic pull tab game, an electronic representation of a board or placard, used with pull tabs that contains one (1) or more seals, that when removed or opened, reveals a predesignated winning number, letter, symbol, or monetary denomination.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.74-2025, SEC.9.

IC 4-32.3-2-35"Substantial owner" Sec. 35. "Substantial owner" means:

(1) a person holding at least a five percent (5%) ownership interest; or

(2) an institutional investor holding at least a fifteen percent (15%) ownership interest;

in a business entity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-36"Surplus revenue" Sec. 36. "Surplus revenue" means the amount of money in the charity gaming enforcement fund that is not required to meet the cost of administration and the cash flow need of the commission under this article, IC 4-33-19, and IC 4-33-20.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-37"Tip board" Sec. 37. "Tip board" means a board, a placard, or other device that is marked off in a grid or columns, with each section containing a hidden number or numbers or other symbols that determine a winner.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-38"Veterans' home" Sec. 38. "Veterans' home" means either of the following:

(1) The Indiana Veterans' Home.

(2) The VFW National Home for Children.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-39"Volunteer ticket agent" Sec. 39. "Volunteer ticket agent" means a person acting on behalf of a qualified organization that:

(1) receives no compensation from the qualified organization;

(2) sells tickets at a raffle licensed under IC 4-32.3-4-6, a festival under IC 4-32.3-4-7, or a gambling activity under IC 4-32.3-4-11; and

(3) does not assist the qualified organization in conducting the allowable activity in any other way.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-2-40"Worker" Sec. 40. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "worker" means an individual who helps or participates in any manner in conducting or assisting in conducting an allowable activity under this article.

(b) The following are not considered workers for the purposes of this article:

(1) A patron dealing cards under IC 4-32.3-5-11(b).

(2) A volunteer ticket agent.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-3Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of the Commission

4-32.3-3-1Supervision and administration of events 4-32.3-3-2Investigations and other proceedings 4-32.3-3-3Rules 4-32.3-3-4Licensing of manufacturers and distributors 4-32.3-3-5Fees 4-32.3-3-6Ownership, sale, and lease of property 4-32.3-3-7Employees; employment restrictions

IC 4-32.3-3-1Supervision and administration of events Sec. 1. (a) The commission shall supervise and administer allowable activities conducted under this article.

(b) The commission may by resolution assign to the executive director any duty imposed upon the commission by this article.

(c) The executive director shall perform the duties assigned to the executive director by the commission. The executive director may exercise any power conferred upon the commission by this article that is consistent with the duties assigned to the executive director under subsection (b).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-3-2Investigations and other proceedings Sec. 2. For purposes of conducting an investigation or a proceeding under this article, the commission may do the following:

(1) Administer oaths.

(2) Take depositions.

(3) Issue subpoenas.

(4) Compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-3-3Rules Sec. 3. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the following purposes:

(1) Administering this article.

(2) Establishing the conditions under which charity gaming in Indiana may be conducted, including the manner in which a qualified organization may supervise a qualified card game conducted under IC 4-32.3-5-11(b).

(3) Providing for the prevention of practices detrimental to the public interest and providing for the best interests of charity gaming.

(4) Establishing rules concerning inspection of qualified organizations and the review of the licenses necessary to conduct charity gaming.

(5) Imposing penalties for noncriminal violations of this article.

(6) Establishing standards for independent audits conducted under IC 4-32.3-5-5(d).

(7) Establishing standards to receive commission approval of an electronic raffle software system, web application, method, or process.

(8) Requiring the operator or payment processor of an electronic raffle software system, web application, method, or process to submit to:

(A) certification by an independent gaming testing laboratory or other testing process that the electronic raffle software system, web application, method, or process meets the standards for required technical specifications adopted by the commission;

(B) age and identity verification requirements; and

(9) Establishing standards:

(A) for the licensing of manufacturers of;

(B) for required technical specifications for; and

electronic pull tab systems.

(10) Requiring that:

(A) the manufacturer of an electronic pull tab system submit, at the manufacturer's own expense, the manufacturer's electronic pull tab system to an independent gaming testing laboratory for testing and certification as meeting the standards for required technical specifications adopted by the commission; and

(B) an electronic pull tab system be approved by the commission before the electronic pull tab system may be used by a qualified organization under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.29; P.L.74-2025, SEC.10; P.L.111-2025, SEC.2; P.L.186-2025, SEC.272.

IC 4-32.3-3-4Licensing of manufacturers and distributors Sec. 4. (a) The commission has the sole authority to license entities under this article to sell, distribute, or manufacture a licensed supply.

(b) The commission may not limit the number of qualified entities licensed under subsection (a).

(c) The commission may deny a license to an applicant for a license to sell, manufacture, or distribute licensed supplies if the commission determines that at least one (1) of the following applies with respect to the applicant:

(1) The applicant has:

(A) violated a local ordinance, a state or federal statute, or an administrative rule or regulation and the violation would cause the commission to determine that the applicant, a key person, or a substantial owner of the applicant is not of good moral character or reputation; or

(B) committed any other act that would negatively impact the integrity of charity gaming in Indiana.

(2) The applicant has engaged in fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

(3) The applicant has failed to provide information required by this article or a rule adopted under this article.

(4) Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the commission or for any reason deemed necessary by the commission to ensure the integrity of charitable gaming in Indiana.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-3-5Fees Sec. 5. The commission shall charge appropriate fees to the following:

(1) An applicant for a license to conduct an allowable event.

(2) An applicant seeking a license to distribute a licensed supply.

(3) An applicant seeking a license to manufacture a licensed supply.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-3-6Ownership, sale, and lease of property Sec. 6. The commission may own, sell, and lease real and personal property necessary to carry out the commission's responsibilities under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-3-7Employees; employment restrictions Sec. 7. The commission may employ investigators and other staff necessary to carry out this article. However, the restrictions and limitations on the operators and workers set forth in IC 4-32.3-5-7 apply to staff employed under this article. The employees hired by the commission under this article may be the same as the commission's employees hired under IC 4-33.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4Chapter 4. Licenses

4-32.3-4-1License requirement 4-32.3-4-1.5Valid licenses 4-32.3-4-2Limitations on issuance 4-32.3-4-3Exceptions to licenses requirement; notice requirement; record keeping; capital improvement board facilities 4-32.3-4-4License applications 4-32.3-4-5Annual activity license; facility or location limitations 4-32.3-4-5.5Annual activity license for casino game night activities 4-32.3-4-6Single activity license 4-32.3-4-7Festival license 4-32.3-4-8Annual affiliate license 4-32.3-4-9Election not to participate in a charity gaming independently of a parent bona fide national organization's annual affiliate license 4-32.3-4-10Out-of-state charitable organization license to conduct a single raffle; prohibitions 4-32.3-4-11Other gambling activity 4-32.3-4-12Candidate's committee license to conduct a raffle 4-32.3-4-13Public hearings for proposed issuance of annual activity licenses 4-32.3-4-14Event limit 4-32.3-4-15Three year charity gaming license 4-32.3-4-16Three year charity gaming license; event authorized

IC 4-32.3-4-1License requirement Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a qualified organization must obtain a license under this chapter to conduct an allowable activity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-1.5Valid licenses Sec. 1.5. A license issued under IC 4-32.2-4 (repealed) before July 1, 2019, is valid until that license expires.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-2Limitations on issuance Sec. 2. The commission may deny a license or reissuance of a license to an organization if the commission determines that at least one (1) of the following applies with respect to the organization:

(1) The organization has:

(B) committed any other act that would negatively affect the integrity of charity gaming in Indiana.

(2) The organization has engaged in fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

(3) The organization has failed to provide information required by this article or a rule adopted under this article.

(4) The organization has failed to provide sufficient information to enable the commission to determine that the organization is a qualified organization.

(5) Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the commission or any reason deemed necessary by the commission to ensure the integrity of charitable gaming in Indiana.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.188-2019, SEC.1.

IC 4-32.3-4-3Exceptions to licenses requirement; notice requirement; record keeping; capital improvement board facilities Sec. 3. (a) A qualified organization is not required to obtain a license from the commission if the value of all prizes awarded at the allowable activity does not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a single activity and not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) during a calendar year.

(b) A qualified organization that plans to hold an allowable activity described in subsection (a) more than one (1) time a year shall send an annual written notice to the commission informing the commission of the following:

(1) The estimated frequency of the planned allowable activities.

(2) The location or locations where the qualified organization plans to hold the allowable activities.

(3) The estimated value of all prizes awarded at each allowable activity.

(c) The notice required under subsection (b) must be filed not later than thirty (30) days before the qualified organization holds the first allowable activity of the year.

(d) A qualified organization that conducts an allowable activity described in subsection (a) shall maintain accurate records of all financial transactions of the activity. The commission may inspect records kept in compliance with this section.

(e) A qualified organization may conduct an allowable event under this section at a facility leased or owned by the capital improvement board of managers created under IC 36-10-9.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.114-2023, SEC.3.

IC 4-32.3-4-4License applications Sec. 4. (a) Each qualified organization applying for a license under this chapter must submit to the commission a written application on a form prescribed by the commission.

(b) The application must include the information that the commission requires, including the following:

(1) The name and address of the organization.

(2) The names and addresses of the officers of the organization.

(3) The type of activity the organization proposes to conduct.

(4) The location where the organization will conduct the allowable activity.

(5) The dates and times for the proposed allowable activity.

(6) Any other information considered necessary by the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-5Annual activity license; facility or location limitations Sec. 5. (a) The commission may issue an annual activity license to a qualified organization if the qualified organization:

(1) meets the requirements of this section;

(2) submits an application; and

(3) pays a fee set by the commission under IC 4-32.3-6.

(b) The following information must be included in an annual activity license:

(1) Whether the qualified organization is authorized to conduct bingo, pull tabs, punchboards, tip boards, or raffle activities on more than one (1) occasion during a one (1) year period.

(2) The location of the allowable activities.

(3) The expiration date of the license.

(c) A qualified organization may conduct casino game night activities under an annual activity license if the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) are met, and:

(1) the organization is a qualified veteran organization or fraternal organization; and

(2) the annual activity license requires that a facility or location may not be used for purposes of conducting an annual casino game night activity on more than three (3) calendar days per calendar week regardless of the number of qualified organizations conducting annual casino night activities at the facility or location.

(d) An annual activity license may be reissued annually upon the submission of an application for reissuance on a form prescribed by the commission after the qualified organization has paid the fee under IC 4-32.3-6.

(e) Beginning January 1, 2026, a facility or location may not be used for the purpose of conducting a bingo event or a casino game night on more than three (3) calendar days per calendar week, regardless of the number of qualified organizations conducting allowable events at the facility or location.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.188-2019, SEC.2; P.L.145-2021, SEC.2; P.L.111-2025, SEC.3.

IC 4-32.3-4-5.5Annual activity license for casino game night activities Sec. 5.5. (a) The commission may issue an annual activity license to a bona fide civic organization for casino game night activities if:

(1) the requirements of section 5(a) and 5(b) of this chapter are met;

(2) not more than three (3) qualified organizations in the county where the bona fide civic organization operates currently possess an annual activity license for casino game night activities; and

(3) the bona fide civic organization owns or leases a standalone building where the casino game night activities will be conducted.

(b) The number of bona fide civic organizations holding a license issued under this section in a particular county may not exceed one (1). In determining whether to grant a license under this section to a bona fide civic organization, the commission shall consider:

(1) the character and reputation of the bona fide civic organization in furthering its charitable purpose; and

(2) the bona fide civic organization's experience with and compliance in casino game night activities.

If more than one (1) otherwise qualified bona fide civic organization applies for a license under this section, the commission may award the license based on a random drawing.

(c) A license issued under this section to a bona fide civic organization described in subsection (a) is valid for a period of two (2) years, subject to ongoing compliance with this article and commission rules.

As added by P.L.188-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.3.

IC 4-32.3-4-6Single activity license Sec. 6. (a) The commission may issue a single activity license to a qualified organization if the qualified organization:

(1) submits an application; and

(2) pays the required fees under IC 4-32.3-6.

(b) A single activity license:

(1) may authorize:

(A) bingo;

(B) a casino game night; or

at one (1) specific time and location;

(2) must state the:

(A) date;

(B) beginning times; and

of the authorized single activity; and

(3) may authorize a qualified organization to sell pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-7Festival license Sec. 7. (a) The commission may issue a festival license to a qualified organization if the qualified organization:

(1) submits an application; and

(2) pays the required fees under IC 4-32.3-6.

(b) The license may authorize the qualified organization:

(1) to conduct:

(A) bingo events;

(B) casino game nights;

(D) gambling activities licensed under section 11 of this chapter; and

(2) to sell:

(A) pull tabs;

(B) punchboards; and

(d) A festival cannot exceed five (5) consecutive days.

(e) A qualified organization may apply for up to three (3) festival licenses each calendar year.

(f) Festival licenses may not be used consecutively.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-8Annual affiliate license Sec. 8. (a) Only a:

(1) bona fide national organization; and

(2) bona fide national foundation;

may apply for an annual affiliate license under this section.

(b) The commission may issue an annual affiliate license to a qualified organization described in subsection (a) if the qualified organization:

(1) submits an application; and

(2) pays the required fees under IC 4-32.3-6.

(1) The name and address of the organization.

(2) The names and addresses of the officers of the organization.

(3) The mailing address of each Indiana affiliate of the organization.

(4) An estimate of the number and approximate locations of the bingo events and raffles the organization's Indiana affiliates plan to conduct.

(5) The name of each proposed operator and sufficient facts relating to the proposed operator to enable the commission to determine whether the proposed operator is qualified.

(6) A sworn statement signed by the presiding officer and secretary of the organization attesting to the eligibility of the organization for a license, including the nonprofit character of the organization.

(d) An annual affiliate license:

(1) may authorize a qualified organization to conduct:

(A) bingo events; and

(B) raffles;

through the organization's Indiana affiliates on more than one (1) occasion during a one (1) year period;

(2) must state the expiration date of the license; and

(3) may be reissued annually upon the submission of an application for reissuance on a form prescribed by the commission after the qualified organization has paid the fee under IC 4-32.3-6.

(e) An Indiana affiliate of the qualified organization may not conduct an activity under an annual affiliate license until the affiliate has been in existence in Indiana for at least sixty (60) days.

(f) The following limitations apply to a qualified organization holding an annual affiliate license:

(1) The qualified organization may not conduct more than ten (10) activities under the annual affiliate license per week through any combination of its Indiana affiliates.

(2) The qualified organization or the Indiana affiliate of a qualified organization, except the Indiana affiliates that decline affiliate status, may not hold a single activity license for bingo or a raffle.

(g) A qualified organization conducting a bingo event or raffle shall provide notice to the commission at least twenty-one (21) days before the day of the allowable activity. Raffle tickets may not be sold before providing notice to the commission. The notice provided under this section must be on a form prescribed by the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-9Election not to participate in a charity gaming independently of a parent bona fide national organization's annual affiliate license Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to an organization that is an Indiana affiliate of a bona fide national organization.

(b) An organization may elect not to participate in charity gaming under an annual affiliate gaming license. The organization shall provide notice of the election to the commission on a form prescribed by the commission.

(c) An election under this section disqualifies the organization from conducting an allowable activity under the parent organization's annual affiliate license for the term of the license.

(d) An organization making an election under this section may participate in charity gaming if qualified and licensed under this article in its own right. An organization making an election under this section is considered a separate organization from its parent bona fide national organization.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-10Out-of-state charitable organization license to conduct a single raffle; prohibitions Sec. 10. (a) An out-of-state charitable organization:

(1) may apply for a license to conduct a single raffle; and

(2) is prohibited from conducting any other allowable activity.

(b) A raffle conducted under this section must occur:

(1) during a conference conducted by the out-of-state charitable organization; and

(2) at a designated Indiana convention center, as defined by IC 36-10-1-5, or at a location approved by the executive director.

(c) The members of an out-of-state charitable organization may conduct a raffle under this section without meeting the requirements of IC 4-32.3-5-13 concerning the membership of a qualified organization.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-11Other gambling activity Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to a gambling activity other than a bingo event, casino game night, festival, pull tabs, punchboards, tip boards, or raffle.

(b) The commission may issue a single activity license or an annual activity license to conduct a gambling activity approved by the commission to a qualified organization upon the organization's submission of an application and payment of applicable fees under IC 4-32.3-6.

(1) authorize the qualified organization to conduct the gambling event at only one (1) time and location; and

(2) state the date, beginning and ending times, and location of the gambling event.

(d) An annual activity license:

(1) may authorize the qualified organization to conduct the activity on more than one (1) occasion during a period of one (1) year;

(2) must state the locations of the permitted activities;

(3) must state the expiration date of the license; and

(4) may be reissued annually upon the submission of an application for reissuance on the form prescribed by the commission and upon the qualified organization's payment of the applicable fees under IC 4-32.3-6.

(e) The commission may impose any condition upon a qualified organization that is issued a license to conduct a gambling activity under this section.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-12Candidate's committee license to conduct a raffle Sec. 12. (a) With respect to any action authorized by this section, a candidate's committee (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-17) is considered a bona fide political organization.

(b) A candidate's committee may apply for a license to conduct a raffle, but is prohibited from conducting any other kind of allowable event.

(c) The members of a candidate's committee may conduct a raffle without meeting the requirements of this article concerning the membership of a qualified organization. A candidate's committee licensed under this section must remain in good standing with the election division or the county election board having jurisdiction over the committee.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.41.

IC 4-32.3-4-13Public hearings for proposed issuance of annual activity licenses Sec. 13. (a) The commission may hold a public hearing to obtain input on the proposed issuance of an annual activity license to an applicant that is applying to conduct annual bingo events or casino game night activities that has never previously held a license to conduct such activities under this article.

(b) A qualified organization that applies for an initial annual activity license to conduct annual bingo events or casino game night activities shall publish notice that the application has been filed by publication at least one (1) time in one (1) newspaper in the county where the allowable activity will be conducted.

(1) The name of the qualified organization and the fact that it has applied for an annual activity license to conduct annual bingo events or casino game night activities.

(2) The location where the activities will be held.

(3) The names of the operator and officers of the qualified organization.

(4) A statement that any person can protest the proposed issuance of the annual activity license.

(5) A statement that the commission shall hold a public hearing if ten (10) written and signed protest letters are received by the commission.

(6) The address of the commission where correspondence concerning the application may be sent.

(d) If the commission receives at least ten (10) protest letters, the commission shall hold a public hearing in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5. The commission shall issue a license or deny the application not later than sixty (60) days after the date of the public hearing.

(e) The commission may hold a public hearing for the reissuance of an annual activity license to conduct annual bingo events or casino game night activities if at least one (1) of the following conditions is met:

(1) An applicant has been cited for a violation of law or a rule of the commission.

(2) The commission receives at least ten (10) protest letters concerning the qualified organization's bingo operation.

(3) A public hearing is considered necessary by the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-14Event limit Sec. 14. (a) Except for raffles, pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards conducted under an annual activity license, raffles conducted under an annual affiliate license, or an allowable activity conducted under a festival license, a qualified organization may not conduct more than three (3) allowable activities during a calendar week and not more than one (1) allowable activity each day.

(b) Not more than one (1) qualified organization may conduct an allowable event on the same day at the same location.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-15Three year charity gaming license Sec. 15. (a) A bona fide veterans organization applying for a three (3) year charity gaming license must submit to the commission a written application on a form prescribed by the commission.

(b) The application under subsection (a) must include the information the commission requires including the following:

(1) The name and address of the organization.

(2) The names and addresses of the officers of the organization.

(3) The type of allowable events the organization proposes to conduct.

(4) The location where the organization will conduct the allowable events.

(5) The dates and times for the proposed allowable events.

(6) Sufficient facts relating to the organization or the organization's incorporation or founding to enable the commission to determine whether the organization is a qualified organization.

(7) The name of each proposed operator and sufficient facts relating to the proposed operator to enable the commission to determine whether the proposed operator is qualified to serve as an operator.

(8) A sworn statement signed by the presiding officer and secretary of the organization attesting to the eligibility of the organization for a license, including the nonprofit character of the organization.

(9) Any other information considered necessary by the commission.

(c) To renew a three (3) year charity gaming license, a bona fide veterans organization must submit an application every three (3) years.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-4-16Three year charity gaming license; event authorized Sec. 16. (a) This section applies only to a qualified organization that is a bona fide veterans organization.

(b) The commission may issue a three (3) year charity gaming license, for any license issued under this chapter, to a qualified organization if:

(1) the provisions of this section are satisfied; and

(2) for each license held by the qualified organization, the organization:

(A) submits a report to the commission that includes:

(i) information described in section 15(b)(1) through 15(b)(7) of this chapter;

(ii) a financial report; and

(iii) a gross receipts report; and

(B) pays the applicable fees under IC 4-32.3-6-3.

(c) A license issued under this section authorizes a qualified organization to conduct any of the following allowable events:

(1) A bingo event.

(2) A casino game night.

(3) A raffle.

(4) A festival.

(5) A sale of pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards.

(6) Other gambling activities authorized under section 11 of this chapter.

(d) A license issued under this section:

(1) must state the expiration date of the license; and

(2) may be reissued after the expiration of the three (3) year period upon the submission of an application for reissuance on the form established by the commission and upon the licensee's payment of a fee in the amount set by IC 4-32.3-6-7.5.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.188-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5Chapter 5. Conduct of Allowable Activities

4-32.3-5-1Criminal gambling statutes inapplicable to allowable events 4-32.3-5-2Management and conduct of events 4-32.3-5-3Use and determination of net proceeds 4-32.3-5-4Donation of gross charity gaming receipts 4-32.3-5-5Financial records; deposit of funds; audits; submission of documents 4-32.3-5-6Leasing facilities 4-32.3-5-7Prohibition on felons as operators and workers; exceptions 4-32.3-5-8Remuneration of operators, workers, and volunteer ticket agents 4-32.3-5-9Operator of allowable activity 4-32.3-5-10Operators; limitations and requirements 4-32.3-5-11Participation of operators and workers prohibited; exceptions 4-32.3-5-12Rules for dealing cards in Texas hold'em and Omaha poker 4-32.3-5-13Operator membership requirement 4-32.3-5-14Worker membership requirement; shared revenues 4-32.3-5-15Bingo event prize limits 4-32.3-5-16Pull tab, punchboard, and tip board prize limits 4-32.3-5-16.5Electronic pull tab game requirements 4-32.3-5-16.7Qualified organizations; operation of electronic pull tab devices; number of devices permitted; paper pull tab games 4-32.3-5-17Prohibited participants 4-32.3-5-18Radio advertising 4-32.3-5-19Report of patron gambling winnings; reporting and withholding rules 4-32.3-5-20Obtaining supplies; paying for supplies; prohibited actions 4-32.3-5-21Obtaining supplies; providing supplies 4-32.3-5-22Rules governing the use of volunteer ticket agents 4-32.3-5-23Acceptance of credit cards 4-32.3-5-24Identification card 4-32.3-5-24.5Electronic raffle software system; web application; process

IC 4-32.3-5-1Criminal gambling statutes inapplicable to allowable events Sec. 1. IC 35-45-5 does not apply to a person who conducts, participates in, or receives a prize in an allowable event.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-2Management and conduct of events Sec. 2. A qualified organization may not contract or otherwise enter into an agreement with an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, or other association to conduct an allowable activity for the benefit of the organization. A qualified organization shall use only operators and workers meeting the requirements of this chapter to manage and conduct an allowable activity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-3Use and determination of net proceeds Sec. 3. (a) All net proceeds from an allowable activity and related activities may be used for any lawful purpose of the qualified organization.

(b) To determine the net proceeds from an allowable activity, a qualified organization shall subtract the following from the gross receipts received from the allowable activity:

(1) An amount equal to the total value of the prizes awarded at the allowable activity.

(2) The sum of the purchase prices paid for licensed supplies dispensed at the allowable activity.

(3) An amount equal to the qualified organization's license fees attributable to the allowable activity.

(4) An amount equal to the advertising expenses incurred by the qualified organization to promote the allowable activity.

(5) An amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) per day for rent paid for facilities leased for an allowable activity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.5; P.L.111-2025, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-4Donation of gross charity gaming receipts Sec. 4. (a) A qualified organization that receives at least ninety percent (90%) of the organization's total gross receipts from any activity under this article must donate sixty percent (60%) of its gross charitable gaming receipts less prize payout to a qualified recipient that is not an affiliate, a parent, or a subsidiary organization of the qualified organization.

(b) For purposes of this section, a veterans' home or hospital is not considered to be an affiliate, a parent, or a subsidiary organization of a qualified organization that is a bona fide veterans organization.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-5Financial records; deposit of funds; audits; submission of documents Sec. 5. (a) A qualified organization shall maintain and submit to the commission accurate records of all financial aspects of an allowable event as set forth in rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. A qualified organization shall make accurate reports of all financial aspects of an allowable activity to the commission within the time established by the commission as set forth in rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.

(b) Except for a candidate's committee, a convention license, and an exempt event, a qualified organization shall deposit funds received from an allowable activity in a separate and segregated account set up for that purpose.

(c) A qualified organization conducting a bingo event or raffle under an annual affiliate license shall deposit the funds received from each activity conducted by its separate Indiana affiliates into a single account maintained by a financial institution physically located in Indiana. All expenses of the qualified organization with respect to an allowable activity shall be paid from the separate account.

(d) The commission may require a qualified organization to submit any records maintained under this section for an independent audit by a certified public accountant selected by the commission. A qualified organization must bear the cost of any audit required under this section.

(e) A bona fide veterans organization holding a three (3) year charity gaming license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-16 must submit the following to the commission before the annual anniversary date of the issuance of the three (3) year charity gaming license:

(1) An event summary for each allowable event conducted under the license.

(2) An annual financial report.

(3) An annual gross receipts report.

(f) Notwithstanding subsection (d), a qualified organization that:

(1) conducts casino game night activities; and

(2) has an adjusted gross revenue with annual gross receipts of over one million dollars ($1,000,000) from casino game night activities for the purpose of the license fee assessed under IC 4-32.3-6-7 or IC 4-32.3-6-7.5;

shall submit any records maintained under this section related to the year described in subdivision (2) for an independent audit by a certified public accountant selected by the qualified organization. A qualified organization shall submit the results of the independent audit to the commission not later than ninety (90) days after the qualified organization pays the license fee assessed under IC 4-32.3-6-7 or IC 4-32.3-6-7.5 as part of the qualified organization's application for renewal. The commission and a qualified organization may agree on an extension to the deadline to submit the independent audit.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.111-2025, SEC.5.

IC 4-32.3-5-6Leasing facilities Sec. 6. (a) If a facility, location, or personal property is leased for an allowable activity, the rent may not be based in whole or in part on the revenue generated from the event.

(b) A facility or location may not be rented for more than three (3) days during a calendar week for an allowable activity. This subsection does not apply to a festival license.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.6.

IC 4-32.3-5-7Prohibition on felons as operators and workers; exceptions Sec. 7. An operator or a worker may not be a person who has been convicted of or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony committed in the preceding ten (10) years, regardless of the adjudication, unless the commission determines that:

(1) the person has been pardoned or the person's civil rights have been restored; or

(2) after the conviction or entry of the plea, the person has engaged in the kind of good citizenship that would reflect well upon the integrity of the qualified organization and the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-8Remuneration of operators, workers, and volunteer ticket agents Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), an operator, a worker, or a volunteer ticket agent who is not a full-time employee may receive remuneration of not more than fifty dollars ($50) for:

(1) conducting; or

(2) assisting in conducting;

an allowable activity.

(b) In addition to the remuneration permitted under subsection (a), a qualified organization that conducts an allowable activity may:

(1) provide meals for the operators and workers during the allowable event; and

(2) provide recognition dinners and social events for the operators and workers;

if the value of the meals and social events does not constitute an unreasonable expense in the conduct of the allowable activity.

(c) In the case of a qualified organization selling pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards under an annual activity license, any employee of the qualified organization may:

(1) participate in the sale and redemption of pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards on the premises of the qualified organization; and

(2) receive the remuneration ordinarily provided to the employee in the course of the employee's employment.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.153-2026, SEC.13.

IC 4-32.3-5-9Operator of allowable activity Sec. 9. (a) For each allowable activity conducted under this article, a qualified organization shall designate an individual to serve as the operator of the allowable activity. An individual designated under this section:

(1) must be qualified to serve as an operator under this article; and

(2) in the case of a qualified organization holding an annual affiliate license, must be a member of the Indiana affiliate conducting the particular activity.

(b) A qualified organization holding an annual affiliate license may do the following:

(1) Designate an individual qualified under subsection (a)(2) to serve as the operator of raffles conducted by two (2) or more Indiana affiliates of the qualified organization.

(2) Designate a full-time employee of the qualified organization as the operator of a raffle conducted by an Indiana affiliate of the qualified organization if the employee is qualified under subsection (a)(2).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-10Operators; limitations and requirements Sec. 10. (a) For purposes of this section, the Indiana affiliates of a qualified organization holding an annual gaming license are not considered separate qualified organizations.

(b) An individual may not be an operator for more than three (3) qualified organizations during a calendar month.

(c) If an individual has previously served as an operator for another qualified organization, the commission may require additional information concerning the proposed operator to satisfy the commission that the individual is a bona fide member of the qualified organization.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-11Participation of operators and workers prohibited; exceptions Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) through (e), an operator or a worker may not directly or indirectly participate, other than in a capacity as an operator or a worker, in an allowable activity that the operator or worker is conducting.

(b) A patron at a casino game night may deal the cards in a card game if:

(1) the card game in which the patron deals the cards is a qualified card game;

(2) the patron deals the cards in the manner required in the ordinary course of the qualified card game; and

(3) the qualified card game is played under the supervision of the qualified organization conducting the casino game night in accordance with section 12 of this chapter (in the case of a game of Texas hold'em poker or Omaha poker) and any rules adopted by the commission.

A patron who deals the cards in a qualified card game conducted under this subsection is not considered a worker or an operator for purposes of this article.

(c) A worker at a festival event may participate as a player in any gaming activity offered at the festival event except as follows:

(1) A worker may not participate in any game during the time in which the worker is conducting or helping to conduct the game.

(2) A worker who conducts or helps to conduct a pull tab, punchboard, or tip board event during a festival event may not participate as a player in a pull tab, punchboard, or tip board event conducted on the same calendar day.

(d) A worker at a bingo event:

(1) whose duties are limited to:

(A) selling bingo supplies;

(B) selling tickets for a raffle conducted at the bingo event; or

(2) who has completed all of the worker's duties before the start of the first bingo game of the bingo event; and

(3) who is not engaged as a worker at any other time during the bingo event;

may participate as a player in any gaming activity offered at the bingo event following the completion of the worker's duties at the bingo event.

(e) A worker at a raffle conducted by a qualified organization may purchase a raffle ticket for a particular drawing at the raffle, subject to the following restrictions:

(1) The worker may not purchase a raffle ticket from himself or herself.

(2) The worker may not participate in the drawing of a winner.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.188-2019, SEC.5; P.L.145-2021, SEC.7.

IC 4-32.3-5-12Rules for dealing cards in Texas hold'em and Omaha poker Sec. 12. The following rules apply when a patron at a casino game night deals the cards in a game of Texas hold'em poker or Omaha poker under section 11(b) of this chapter:

(1) Patrons may take turns dealing, but a patron may not play in a hand for which the patron deals the cards.

(2) The dealer shall submit the deck of cards to be cut to the nearest player to the right of the dealer.

(3) A blank card must be at the bottom of the deck of cards.

(4) The operator or a worker shall deal the cards at the final table of a tournament.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-13Operator membership requirement Sec. 13. To be an operator of a qualified organization:

(1) an individual must be a member in good standing of the qualified organization for at least sixty (60) days; and

(2) the operator's authority to serve as an operator for the qualified organization must have been acknowledged by the qualified organization on a form prescribed by the commission.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.188-2019, SEC.6.

IC 4-32.3-5-14Worker membership requirement; shared revenues Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in:

(1) section 8(c) of this chapter; and

(2) subsection (c);

a worker at an allowable event must be a member in good standing of the qualified organization that is conducting the allowable activity for at least thirty (30) days before the allowable activity.

(b) For purposes of this section, an individual is considered to be a member in good standing of the qualified organization if:

(1) the individual has been a member in good standing of the qualified organization for at least thirty (30) days; and

(2) the individual's authority to serve as a worker for the qualified organization has been acknowledged by the qualified organization on a form prescribed by the commission.

(c) A qualified organization may allow an individual who is not a member of the qualified organization to participate in an allowable activity as a worker if the individual is a full-time employee of the qualified organization that is conducting the allowable activity; or if:

(1) the individual is a member of another qualified organization; and

(2) the individual's participation is approved by the commission.

A qualified organization may apply to the commission on a form prescribed by the commission for approval of the participation of a nonmember under this subsection. A qualified organization may share the proceeds of an allowable activity with the qualified organization in which a worker participating in the allowable activity under this subsection is a member. The tasks that will be performed by an individual participating in an allowable activity under this subsection and the amounts shared with the individual's qualified organization must be described in the application and approved by the commission.

(d) For purposes of:

(1) the licensing requirements of this article; and

(2) IC 4-32.3-4-14(b);

a qualified organization that receives a share of the proceeds of an allowable activity described in subsection (c) is not considered to be conducting an allowable activity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.188-2019, SEC.7; P.L.145-2021, SEC.8.

IC 4-32.3-5-15Bingo event prize limits Sec. 15. (a) The prize for:

(1) one (1) bingo game may not have a value of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); and

(2) a progressive bingo game may not have a value of more than two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the total prizes permitted at one (1) bingo event may not have a value of more than six thousand dollars ($6,000).

(c) The commission may, by express authorization, allow a qualified organization to conduct a bingo event in which the total prizes for the event may exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000). Bingo events authorized under this subsection may be conducted at a festival.

(d) The proceeds of the sale of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards are not included in the total prize limit at a bingo event.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.9.

IC 4-32.3-5-16Pull tab, punchboard, and tip board prize limits Sec. 16. (a) The total prizes awarded for one (1) pull tab, punchboard, or tip board game may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

(b) A single prize awarded:

(1) for one (1) winning ticket in a pull tab, punchboard, or tip board game may not exceed five hundred ninety-nine dollars ($599);

(2) in a game using a seal card may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000); and

(3) in a progressive or carryover pull tab game may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.10; P.L.32-2023, SEC.1.

IC 4-32.3-5-16.5Electronic pull tab game requirements Sec. 16.5. (a) Electronic pull tab games must meet the following requirements:

(1) Each electronic pull tab game must have a predetermined and finite number of winning and losing tickets.

(2) Each electronic pull tab game series must have a predetermined prize structure and fixed prize amounts.

(3) Each electronic pull tab game series must have a unique serial number that is not regenerated.

(4) Each electronic pull tab in a game series must be sold for the same price.

(5) The reveal of the numbers or symbols on an electronic pull tab ticket or card must replicate a paper pull tab ticket.

(6) The reveal of the numbers or symbols on an electronic pull tab ticket or card may be designed with an entertainment theme, but may not include:

(A) spinning wheels resembling a slot machine;

(B) any replication of keno, blackjack, roulette, poker, craps, or any other casino table game;

(D) any replication of any other gambling game as defined in IC 4-33-2-9 and IC 4-35-2-5.

(7) Any extended play feature may not require additional payment or award any prize other than the predetermined prize associated with the initial electronic pull tab ticket or card.

(8) Each electronic pull tab must require an individual to manually activate:

(A) the electronic pull tab ticket; and

(B) each individual row and column of an electronic pull tab ticket before a single row or column of symbols is revealed;

with a separate and distinct action.

(b) Electronic pull tab systems and electronic pull tab devices:

(1) must be approved by the commission;

(2) may only accept United States currency or a credit voucher; and

(3) may not directly dispense United States currency or any article or exchange of value other than a credit voucher.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.11.

IC 4-32.3-5-16.7Qualified organizations; operation of electronic pull tab devices; number of devices permitted; paper pull tab games Sec. 16.7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the following organizations that are qualified organizations may have electronic pull tab devices:

(1) A bona fide fraternal organization.

(2) A bona fide veterans organization.

(b) An organization described in subsection (a) may operate electronic pull tab devices if the organization:

(1) is recognized as a veteran's organization or a fraternal organization under IC 4-32.3-2-31;

(2) has been continuously operating in Indiana for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the application for an electronic pull tab endorsement; and

(3) holds or obtains a valid charitable gaming license under IC 4-32.3-4.

(c) An organization described in subsection (a) may only operate electronic pull tab devices at a single, fixed location that is:

(1) the organization's:

(A) primary meeting facility;

(B) primary lodge hall; or

(i) articles of incorporation or bylaws; and

(ii) application to the commission for use of electronic pulltabs; and

(2) owned, leased, or controlled solely by the organization.

(d) The number of electronic pull tab devices permitted at any facility or location may not exceed the following:

(1) In the case of a facility or location with an occupancy limit of not more than ninety-nine (99) individuals, not more than three (3) electronic pull tab devices.

(2) In the case of a facility or location with an occupancy limit of at least one hundred (100) individuals, but not more than two hundred fifty (250) individuals, not more than five (5) electronic pull tab devices.

(3) In the case of a facility or location with an occupancy limit of more than two hundred fifty (250) individuals, not more than seven (7) electronic pull tab devices.

(e) An electronic pull tab device that is a:

(1) tablet must conspicuously state on the exterior of the device or case containing the device: "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT."; or

(2) cabinet-style or scaled down tabletop version of a cabinet style device must conspicuously state on the front exterior of the device: "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT.".

(f) An organization operating electronic pull tabs under this section may not:

(1) enter into a partnership, a joint venture, or an agreement with another entity to conduct electronic pull tab gaming outside of the single, fixed location as set forth in subsection (c); and

(2) establish additional locations for the operation of electronic pull tabs, either directly or indirectly, including:

(A) establishing a secondary facility for gaming;

(B) partnering with another organization or entity to expand gaming operations beyond the allowed number of devices set forth in subsection (d); and

(g) An organization operating electronic pull tabs under this section must also conduct paper pull tab games.

(h) If an organization violates this section, the gaming commission may:

(1) suspend or revoke the organization's charity gaming license; and

(2) order that all gaming revenue earned as a result of a violation of this section shall be paid to the commission as a fine.

As added by P.L.74-2025, SEC.12.

IC 4-32.3-5-17Prohibited participants Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e), the following persons may not play or participate in any manner in an allowable activity:

(1) A member or an employee of the commission.

(2) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(b) A member or employee of the commission may participate in an allowable activity if that person:

(1) has received written authorization from the executive director to participate in an allowable activity; and

(2) is participating only to the extent approved by the executive director.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (b), an employee of the commission or a relative of an employee of the commission living in the same household with the employee may not be an operator, worker, or a volunteer ticket taker.

(d) An employee, officer, or owner of a manufacturer or distributor is prohibited from participating in or affiliating in any way with the charity gaming operations of a qualified organization that an employee, officer, or owner is a member.

(e) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age may sell tickets or chances for a raffle.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.11.

IC 4-32.3-5-18Radio advertising Sec. 18. An advertisement for an allowable activity in radio broadcast media must announce, within the advertisement, the name of the qualified organization conducting the allowable activity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-19Report of patron gambling winnings; reporting and withholding rules Sec. 19. (a) If a qualified organization is required to report a patron's gambling winnings to the Internal Revenue Service for federal income tax purposes, the winning patron shall provide the qualified organization with the information necessary to comply with all applicable state and federal tax laws.

(b) A qualified organization must abide by the rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service regarding reporting and withholding rules for charitable prizes paid.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.12.

IC 4-32.3-5-20Obtaining supplies; paying for supplies; prohibited actions Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a qualified organization shall obtain licensed supplies from an entity licensed by the commission as a distributor.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a reusable licensed supply:

(1) constructed, purchased, or otherwise obtained by a qualified organization before January 1, 2009; or

(2) borrowed at any time from another qualified organization.

(c) A qualified organization may pay for licensed supplies only with a check drawn on or by an electronic funds transfer from the qualified organization's gaming account.

(d) A manufacturer or distributor of an electronic pull tab device may not offer an inducement to a qualified organization concerning the placement and operation of electronic pull tab systems and electronic pull tab games.

(e) A manufacturer or distributor of electronic pull tab systems and electronic pull tab devices may not require a qualified organization to purchase, as a condition to receive electronic pull tab systems and electronic pull tab devices, the manufacturer's or distributor's paper gaming products.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.74-2025, SEC.13.

IC 4-32.3-5-21Obtaining supplies; providing supplies Sec. 21. (a) A licensed distributor may obtain licensed supplies to be used in charity gaming only from an entity licensed by the commission as a manufacturer or distributor unless the supplies are obtained from a qualified organization if:

(1) the qualified organization has ceased gaming;

(2) the qualified organization is upgrading equipment; or

(3) the licensed distributor notifies and obtains permission from the commission.

(b) A licensed distributor may provide supplies to be used in charity gaming only to:

(1) a qualified organization that has obtained a license from the commission to conduct allowable activities; or

(2) a qualified organization that is exempt from obtaining a license under IC 4-32.3-4-3.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-22Rules governing the use of volunteer ticket agents Sec. 22. The following apply to a qualified organization's use of a volunteer raffle ticket agent:

(1) Before using volunteer ticket agents to sell tickets to an allowable activity, a qualified organization shall provide a list containing the following information to the commission:

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of each retail establishment whose employees will serve as volunteer ticket agents.

(B) The name of the general manager of each retail establishment listed under clause (A).

(2) A volunteer ticket agent may not sell pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards.

(3) A volunteer ticket agent is not required to be a member in good standing of the qualified organization.

(4) A volunteer ticket agent may participate as a patron in any allowable activity conducted by the qualified organization.

(5) A qualified organization must include on each ticket or entry sold by a volunteer ticket agent the name of the qualified organization, the date of the allowable activity, and a valid license number for the allowable activity.

(6) All tickets sold by volunteer ticket agents must be numbered sequentially.

(7) After tickets to the allowable activity are sold, the qualified organization shall provide to the commission the name, address, and telephone number of each person who served as a volunteer ticket agent.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-5-23Acceptance of credit cards Sec. 23. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a qualified organization may accept credit cards at an allowable activity for the purchase of:

(1) food and beverages;

(2) merchandise; and

(3) retail goods and services offered at a benefit auction.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), a qualified organization may not accept credit cards or extend credit to a player for the purchase of:

(1) a chance to play any game of chance offered at an allowable activity; or

(2) licensed supplies.

(c) A qualified organization, including a worker or volunteer ticket agent assisting the qualified organization, may accept payment by credit card for the purchase of a chance to enter a raffle or water race at an allowable event if the payment is made face to face or on the Internet.

(d) A qualified organization may accept payment by credit card for the purchase of a chance to enter an allowable event if the allowable event is conducted at a facility leased or owned by the capital improvement board of managers created by IC 36-10-9.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.136-2022, SEC.2; P.L.114-2023, SEC.4; P.L.111-2025, SEC.6.

IC 4-32.3-5-24Identification card Sec. 24. (a) A worker or operator conducting or assisting in the conduct of a casino game night must wear a legible identification card on the individual's clothing.

(b) The identification card required under subsection (a) must include:

(1) the person's first and last name; and

(2) the name of the qualified organization licensed to conduct the event.

As added by P.L.111-2025, SEC.7.

IC 4-32.3-5-24.5Electronic raffle software system; web application; process Sec. 24.5. (a) An electronic raffle software system, web application, method, or process must be approved by the commission.

(b) A qualified organization may use an electronic raffle software system, web application, method, or process approved by the commission to offer the purchase of a chance to win a raffle and to determine a winner or winners of a raffle if the qualified organization:

(1) employs a method to detect the physical location of an individual who purchases a chance to win the raffle;

(2) employs a method to verify that an individual who purchases a chance to win the raffle is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(3) does not violate Subchapter IV of Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the United States Code.

(c) A qualified organization may not accept payment for a chance to win a raffle conducted under subsection (b) from an individual who is located outside of Indiana.

(d) A qualified organization must determine the winner or winners of a raffle conducted under subsection (b) at a live and in-person event.

As added by P.L.111-2025, SEC.8.

IC 4-32.3-6Chapter 6. License Fees

4-32.3-6-0.5Account period 4-32.3-6-1License fees required 4-32.3-6-2Expedited application processing fee 4-32.3-6-3Initial license fee 4-32.3-6-4Annual activity license; annual gambling activity license; determination of adjusted gross revenue 4-32.3-6-5Single activity license; single gambling activity license; festival license; determination of adjusted gross revenue 4-32.3-6-6Annual affiliate license; determination of adjusted gross revenue 4-32.3-6-7License renewal fee 4-32.3-6-7.5Three year charity gaming license; determination of adjusted gross revenue; annual fee schedule 4-32.3-6-8Convention raffle license fee 4-32.3-6-9Manufacturer's and distributors' license renewal fee schedule 4-32.3-6-10Deposit of license fees

IC 4-32.3-6-0.5Account period Sec. 0.5. (a) If a qualified organization is renewing a license issued under this article, the accounting period for the license ends on the last day of the calendar month that is two (2) months before the calendar month in which the license expires.

(b) If a qualified organization is not renewing a license issued under this article, the accounting period for the license ends on the day the license expires.

As added by P.L.145-2021, SEC.13.

IC 4-32.3-6-1License fees required Sec. 1. The commission shall charge a license fee to an applicant under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-2Expedited application processing fee Sec. 2. (a) An organization may request the commission to expedite the reviews of its charity gaming application to ten (10) business days by paying an expedited application processing fee at the time of filing the application.

(b) The expedited application processing fee is:

(1) One hundred dollars ($100) if the qualified organization is applying for an initial license; or

(2) One hundred dollars ($100) or ten percent (10%) of the organization's renewal fee, whichever amount is greater, if the organization is seeking a reissuance of a license.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-3Initial license fee Sec. 3. (a) A qualified organization holding a license under IC 4-32.2-4 (repealed) on June 30, 2019, is exempt from fees required under this section.

(b) Except as provided under subsections (c), (d), and (e), the license fee that is charged to a qualified organization in the first year that the qualified organization applies for a license is:

(1) fifty dollars ($50); or

(2) the amount determined under subsection (c) for a qualified organization issued an annual affiliate license for the first time.

(c) When a qualified organization is issued an annual affiliate license under IC 4-32.3-4-8 for the first time, the initial license fee is determined as follows:

(1) The fee is an amount equal to fifty dollars ($50) per Indiana affiliate in the case of a qualified organization that:

(A) has not previously conducted an allowable activity; and

(B) consists of Indiana affiliates that have not previously conducted any allowable activities.

(2) In the case of a qualified organization that includes at least one (1) Indiana affiliate that conducted an allowable activity before the date the qualified organization applies for an annual affiliate license, the fee is equal to the greatest of the following:

(A) An amount equal to the sum of the license renewal fees determined under this chapter for the organization's Indiana affiliates in 2011.

(B) An amount equal to the sum of the license renewal fees determined under this chapter for the organization's Indiana affiliates during the twelve (12) month period ending on the date the qualified organization's license application is filed.

(d) The license fee that is charged to a qualified organization that is a bona fide veterans organization for a three (3) year charity gaming license under IC 4-32.3-4-16 for the first time the qualified organization has applied for that particular license type issued under IC 4-32.3-4 is fifty dollars ($50).

(e) The license fee for a three (3) year charity gaming license that is charged for the first time to a qualified organization that is a bona fide veterans organization that currently holds a license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-5 or IC 4-32.3-4-11 is equal to the amount the bona fide veterans organization paid for the license it held under IC 4-32.3-4-5 or IC 4-32.3-4-11.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2021, SEC.14.

IC 4-32.3-6-4Annual activity license; annual gambling activity license; determination of adjusted gross revenue Sec. 4. This section applies to an annual activity license under IC 4-32.3-4-5 and an annual gambling activity license under IC 4-32.3-4-11. A qualified organization's adjusted gross revenue is an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the qualified organization's total gross revenue from allowable activities in the preceding year; minus

(2) the sum of any amounts deducted under IC 4-32.3-5-3(b)(5) in the preceding year.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-5Single activity license; single gambling activity license; festival license; determination of adjusted gross revenue Sec. 5. (a) This section applies only to the renewal of a single activity license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-6, a single gambling activity license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-11, and a festival license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-7.

(b) A qualified organization's adjusted gross revenue is an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the qualified organization's total gross revenue from the preceding activity; minus

(2) the sum of any amounts deducted under IC 4-32.3-5-3(b)(5) in the preceding year.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-6Annual affiliate license; determination of adjusted gross revenue Sec. 6. (a) This section applies only to the renewal of an annual affiliate license under IC 4-32.3-4-8.

(b) A qualified organization's adjusted gross revenue is an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the qualified organization's total gross revenue; minus

(2) any amount deducted under IC 4-32.3-5-3(b)(5) for the preceding activity.

(1) the gross revenue from all activities by the qualified organization's Indiana affiliates under the qualified organization's annual affiliate license in a particular year; and

(2) the deductions taken with respect to the activities described in subsection (b) by all of the qualified organization's Indiana affiliates in particular year.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-7License renewal fee Sec. 7. The license fee that is charged to a qualified organization that renews a license is equal to the amount determined according to the following schedule using the adjusted gross revenue of the qualified organization that held a license under IC 4-32.2-4 (repealed) on June 30, 2019, or a qualified organization as described in sections 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter:

Class

Adjusted Gross Revenues

Fee

At Least

But Less Than

15,000

25,000

100

25,000

50,000

300

50,000

75,000

400

75,000

100,000

700

100,000

150,000

1,000

150,000

200,000

1,500

200,000

250,000

1,800

250,000

300,000

2,500

300,000

400,000

3,250

400,000

500,000

5,000

500,000

750,000

6,750

750,000

1,000,000

9,000

1,000,000

1,250,000

11,000

1,250,000

1,500,000

13,000

1,500,000

1,750,000

15,000

1,750,000

2,000,000

17,000

2,000,000

2,250,000

19,000

2,250,000

2,500,000

21,000

2,500,000

2,750,000

23,000

2,750,000

3,000,000

25,000

3,000,000

3,250,000

27,000

3,250,000

3,500,000

29,000

3,500,000

3,750,000

31,000

3,750,000

4,000,000

33,000

4,000,000

4,250,000

35,000

4,250,000

4,500,000

37,000

4,500,000

4,750,000

39,000

4,750,000

5,000,000

41,000

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-7.5Three year charity gaming license; determination of adjusted gross revenue; annual fee schedule Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies only to a three (3) year charity gaming license issued under IC 4-32.3-4-16.

(b) A qualified organization's adjusted gross revenue is an amount equal to the difference between:

(1) the qualified organization's total gross revenue from allowable activities conducted under the three (3) year charity gaming license in the year prior to the annual anniversary date of the issuance of the three (3) year charity gaming license; minus

(2) the sum of any amounts deducted under IC 4-32.3-5-3(b)(5) with respect to the allowable events described in subdivision (1) in the year prior to the annual anniversary date of the issuance of the three (3) year charity gaming license.

(c) A qualified organization shall pay an annual fee determined under this section before the annual anniversary date of the issuance of the three (3) year charity gaming license, including a license issued under IC 4-32.2-4 (repealed). The annual fee that is charged to a qualified organization holding a three (3) year charity gaming license is equal to the amount determined according to the following schedule using the adjusted gross revenue of the qualified organization as specified by subsection (b):

Class

Adjusted Gross Revenues

Fee

At Least

But Less Than

15,000

25,000

100

25,000

50,000

300

50,000

75,000

400

75,000

100,000

700

100,000

150,000

1,000

150,000

200,000

1,500

200,000

250,000

1,800

250,000

300,000

2,500

300,000

400,000

3,250

400,000

500,000

5,000

500,000

750,000

6,750

750,000

1,000,000

9,000

1,000,000

1,250,000

11,000

1,250,000

1,500,000

13,000

1,500,000

1,750,000

15,000

1,750,000

2,000,000

17,000

2,000,000

2,250,000

19,000

2,250,000

2,500,000

21,000

2,500,000

2,750,000

23,000

2,750,000

3,000,000

25,000

3,000,000

3,250,000

27,000

3,250,000

3,500,000

29,000

3,500,000

3,750,000

31,000

3,750,000

4,000,000

33,000

4,000,000

4,250,000

35,000

4,250,000

4,500,000

37,000

4,500,000

4,750,000

39,000

4,750,000

5,000,000

41,000

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-8Convention raffle license fee Sec. 8. The fee for an organization applying for a convention raffle license is two hundred fifty dollars ($250) due at the time of filing the application.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-9Manufacturer's and distributors' license renewal fee schedule Sec. 9. The commission shall establish a license fee schedule for the renewal of licenses for manufacturers and distributors.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-6-10Deposit of license fees Sec. 10. The commission shall deposit license fees collected under this chapter in the charity gaming enforcement fund established by IC 4-32.3-7-1.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-7Chapter 7. Charity Gaming Enforcement Fund

4-32.3-7-1Charity gaming enforcement fund established 4-32.3-7-2Fees, penalties, and taxes deposited in charity gaming enforcement fund 4-32.3-7-3Investment of fund 4-32.3-7-4Annual appropriation 4-32.3-7-5Transfer of surplus revenue

IC 4-32.3-7-1Charity gaming enforcement fund established Sec. 1. The charity gaming enforcement fund is established. The commission shall administer the fund.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-7-2Fees, penalties, and taxes deposited in charity gaming enforcement fund Sec. 2. The fund consists of the following:

(1) License fees collected under IC 4-32.3-6.

(2) Civil penalties collected under IC 4-32.3-8.

(3) Charity gaming card excise taxes received under IC 4-32.3-10.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-7-3Investment of fund Sec. 3. Money in the fund does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-7-4Annual appropriation Sec. 4. There is appropriated annually to the commission from the fund an amount sufficient to cover the costs incurred by the commission for the purposes specified in this article, IC 4-33-19, and IC 4-33-20.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-7-5Transfer of surplus revenue Sec. 5. Before the last business day of January, April, July, and October, the commission shall, upon approval of the budget agency, transfer the surplus revenue to the treasurer of state for deposit in the lottery surplus fund.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.72.

IC 4-32.3-8Chapter 8. Penalties

4-32.3-8-1Grounds for penalties 4-32.3-8-2Civil penalty amounts 4-32.3-8-3Additional enforcement actions authorized 4-32.3-8-4Criminal penalties 4-32.3-8-5Deposit of civil penalties

IC 4-32.3-8-1Grounds for penalties Sec. 1. (a) The commission may suspend or revoke the license of or levy a civil penalty against a qualified organization, a manufacturer, a distributor, or an individual under this article for any of the following:

(1) Violation of:

(A) a provision of this article, IC 35-45-5-3, IC 35-45-5-3.5, IC 35-45-5-4, or a rule of the commission; or

(B) any other local ordinance, state or federal statute, or administrative rule or regulation that would cause the commission to determine that the person is not of good moral character or reputation.

(2) Failure to accurately account for a licensed supply.

(3) Failure to accurately account for sales proceeds from an event or activity licensed or permitted under this article.

(4) Commission of a fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

(5) Conduct prejudicial to public confidence in the commission.

(6) Failure to ensure the integrity of charitable gaming in Indiana.

(7) Sale or lease of an electronic pull tab device or electronic pull tab system that has not been approved by the commission for use under this article.

(b) If a violation is of a continuing nature, the commission may impose a civil penalty upon a licensee or an individual for each day the violation continues.

(c) For purposes of subsection (a), a finding that a person has violated IC 35-45-5-3, IC 35-45-5-3.5, or IC 35-45-5-4 must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.74-2025, SEC.14.

IC 4-32.3-8-2Civil penalty amounts Sec. 2. A civil penalty imposed by the commission upon a qualified organization or an individual under section 1 of this chapter may not exceed the following amounts:

(1) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first violation.

(2) Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for the second violation.

(3) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each additional violation.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-8-3Additional enforcement actions authorized Sec. 3. In addition to imposing a penalty described in section 2 of this chapter, the commission may do all or any of the following:

(1) Lengthen a period of suspension of the license.

(2) Prohibit an operator or an individual who has been found to be in violation of this article from associating with charity gaming conducted by a qualified organization.

(3) Impose an additional civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the civil penalty goes unpaid.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-8-4Criminal penalties Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person or an organization that recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates a provision of this article commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) An individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, or other association that recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally enters into a contract or other agreement with a qualified organization in violation of IC 4-32.3-5-2 commits a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-8-5Deposit of civil penalties Sec. 5. The commission shall deposit civil penalties collected under this chapter in the charity gaming enforcement fund established by IC 4-32.3-7-1.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9Chapter 9. Security

4-32.3-9-1Responsibility for security; necessary police powers 4-32.3-9-2Authorized security powers 4-32.3-9-3Investigations 4-32.3-9-4State police and other agency assistance 4-32.3-9-5Retention of marketing sheets 4-32.3-9-6Destroyed, discontinued, or unusable licensed supplies 4-32.3-9-7Request for records; production deadline 4-32.3-9-8Quarterly reports 4-32.3-9-9Confidentiality

IC 4-32.3-9-1Responsibility for security; necessary police powers Sec. 1. (a) The commission may employ investigators and other individuals necessary to carry out this chapter.

(b) An employee of the commission engaged in the enforcement of this article is vested with the necessary police powers to enforce this article. The police powers granted by this subsection are limited to the enforcement of this article.

(1) issue a summons for an infraction or a misdemeanor violation of any law other than this article;

(2) act as an officer for the arrest of offenders for the violation of an Indiana law other than this article; or

(3) exercise any other police power with respect to the enforcement of any state or local law other than this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-2Authorized security powers Sec. 2. An employee of the commission may do any of the following:

(1) Investigate an alleged violation of this article.

(2) Arrest an alleged violator of this article.

(3) Enter upon the premises where a charitable gaming activity is being conducted for the performance of the employee's lawful duties.

(4) Take necessary equipment from the premises for further investigation.

(5) Obtain full access to all financial records of the entity upon request.

(6) If there is a reason to believe that a violation has occurred, search and inspect the premises where the violation is alleged to have occurred or is occurring. A search under this subdivision may not be conducted unless a warrant has first been obtained by the executive director. A contract entered into by the executive director may not include a provision allowing for warrantless searches. A warrant may be obtained in the county where the search will be conducted or in Marion County.

(7) Seize or take possession of any items associated with the charitable gaming activities related to an alleged violation of this article or commission regulations.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-3Investigations Sec. 3. (a) The commission shall conduct investigations necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the operation of games of chance under this article. The commission may conduct investigations of the following:

(1) Licensed qualified organizations.

(2) Applicants for licenses issued under this article.

(3) Entities that sell, manufacture, or distribute licensed supplies.

(4) Employees of the commission under this article.

(5) Applicants for contracts or employment with the commission under this article.

(6) Individuals engaged in conducting allowable activities.

(b) The commission may require persons subject to an investigation under subsection (a) to provide information, including fingerprints, that is:

(1) required by the commission to carry out the investigation; or

(2) otherwise needed to facilitate access to state and criminal history information.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-4State police and other agency assistance Sec. 4. (a) The state police department shall, at the request of the executive director, provide the following:

(1) Assistance in obtaining criminal history information relevant to investigations required for honest, secure, exemplary operations under this article.

(2) Any other assistance requested by the executive director and agreed to by the superintendent of the state police department.

(b) Any other state agency, including the alcohol and tobacco commission and the Indiana professional licensing agency, shall upon request provide the executive director with information relevant to an investigation conducted under this article.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-5Retention of marketing sheets Sec. 5. A marketing sheet published in connection with a wagering game must be maintained for the lesser of:

(1) three (3) years after the year in which the marketing sheet was published; or

(2) the end of an audit in which the marketing sheet and similar records are audited.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-6Destroyed, discontinued, or unusable licensed supplies Sec. 6. (a) This section applies only to products sold in Indiana.

(b) If a licensed manufacturer or distributor destroys, discontinues, or otherwise renders unusable a licensed supply, the manufacturer or distributor shall provide the commission with a written list of the items destroyed, discontinued, or rendered otherwise unusable.

(c) The list required under subsection (b) must contain the following information concerning the items destroyed, discontinued, or rendered otherwise unusable:

(1) The quantity.

(2) A description.

(3) The serial numbers.

(4) The date the items were destroyed, discontinued, or rendered otherwise unusable.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b), this section does not apply to a product considered defective by the manufacturer or distributor.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-7Request for records; production deadline Sec. 7. Records of a manufacturer or distributor must be produced upon request by the commission within seventy-two (72) hours or by another mutually agreed upon time if production of the requested documents within seventy-two (72) hours is impractical or burdensome.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-8Quarterly reports Sec. 8. (a) A manufacturer or distributor of a licensed supply to be used in charity gaming in Indiana must file a quarterly report listing the manufacturer's or distributor's sales of the licensed supply.

(b) A licensed distributor that sells any licensed supply with a prize value that would require reporting of a patron's gambling winnings to the:

(1) Internal Revenue Service for federal income tax purposes; or

(2) department of revenue for state income tax purposes;

must notify the commission of the sale in the quarterly reports described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-9-9Confidentiality Sec. 9. (a) Information obtained by the commission during the course of an investigation conducted under this chapter is confidential.

(b) A driver's license number or other identifying information of an operator or worker that is submitted to the commission on an application for a license under this article is confidential.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10Chapter 10. Gaming Card Excise Tax

4-32.3-10-1Gaming card excise tax imposed 4-32.3-10-2Liability for tax 4-32.3-10-3Accounting procedures 4-32.3-10-4Form of payment 4-32.3-10-5Remittance of taxes; reports 4-32.3-10-6Audits 4-32.3-10-7Application of penalty provisions 4-32.3-10-8Taxes transferred for deposit in the charity gaming enforcement fund

IC 4-32.3-10-1Gaming card excise tax imposed Sec. 1. An excise tax is imposed on the distribution of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the price paid by the qualified organization that purchases the pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-2Liability for tax Sec. 2. A licensed entity distributing pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards under this article is liable for the tax. The tax is imposed at the time the licensed entity:

(1) brings or causes the pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards to be brought into Indiana for distribution;

(2) distributes pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards in Indiana; or

(3) transports pull tabs, punchboards, or tip boards to qualified organizations in Indiana for resale by those qualified organizations.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-3Accounting procedures Sec. 3. The department shall establish procedures by which each licensed entity must account for the following:

(1) The tax collected under this chapter by the licensed entity.

(2) The pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards sold by the licensed entity.

(3) The funds received for sales of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards by the licensed entity.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-4Form of payment Sec. 4. A payment by a licensed entity to the department may not be in cash. All payments must be in the form of a check, a draft, an electronic funds transfer, or another financial instrument authorized by the commissioner. The department may require licensed entities to establish separate electronic funds transfer accounts for the purpose of making payments to the department.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-5Remittance of taxes; reports Sec. 5. All taxes imposed on a licensed entity under this chapter shall be remitted to the department at the times and as directed by the department. The department is responsible for all administrative functions related to the receipt of funds. The department may require each licensed entity to file with the department reports of the licensed entity's receipts and transactions in the sale of pull tabs, punchboards, and tip boards. The department shall prescribe the form of the reports and the information to be contained in the reports. For purposes of this section, a qualified organization is not required to report the name, signature, or driver's license number of a prize winner unless the qualified organization is required to withhold adjusted gross income tax from the prize winner under IC 6-3-4-8.2(d).

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-6Audits Sec. 6. The department may at any time perform an audit of the books and records of a licensed entity to ensure compliance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-7Application of penalty provisions Sec. 7. IC 4-32.3-8 applies to licensed entities.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-32.3-10-8Taxes transferred for deposit in the charity gaming enforcement fund Sec. 8. The department shall transfer all taxes collected under this chapter to the commission for deposit in the charity gaming enforcement fund established by IC 4-32.3-7-1.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.

IC 4-33ARTICLE 33. RIVERBOAT GAMBLING

Ch. 1.General Provisions Ch. 2.Definitions Ch. 3.Indiana Gaming Commission Ch. 4.Powers and Duties of Indiana Gaming Commission Ch. 4.5.Gaming Commission Gaming Agents Ch. 5.Disclosure of Records Ch. 6.Licensing of Owners Ch. 6.5.Riverboat Operating Agent Contract Ch. 6.7.Vigo County Casino Operations Ch. 6.8.Northeast Indiana Casino Operations Ch. 7.Licensing of Suppliers Ch. 8.Licensing of Occupations Ch. 8.5.Suspension, Probation, and Denial of Licenses for Failure to Pay Child Support Ch. 9.Gambling Operations Ch. 10.Crimes and Penalties Ch. 11.Judicial Review Ch. 12.Admission Taxes Ch. 12.5.Distribution of Admissions Tax Revenue to Certain Municipalities Ch. 13.Wagering Taxes Ch. 14.Minority and Women's Business Participation Ch. 15.Repealed Ch. 18.Indiana Department of Gaming Research Ch. 19.License Control Division Ch. 20.Gaming Control Division Ch. 21.Riverboat Operations Temporarily Conducted by a Trustee Ch. 22.Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Ch. 23.Administration of Local Development Agreements Ch. 24.Paid Fantasy Sports

IC 4-33-1Chapter 1. General Provisions

4-33-1-1Repealed 4-33-1-2Legislative intent 4-33-1-3References to article 4-33-1-4Exemption from provisions 4-33-1-5Shipments of gambling devices

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