[Michlib-l] Charitable gaming

[James Lenze]

I am not a lawyer, however, my understanding is that “charitable gaming” involves people exchanging money for a chance to win prizes.  How it is setup and run determines whether it is a raffle or some other type of game.  Since most Libraries do not charge money to attend their Summer Reading Programs or to win incentives (prizes), I would think they fall outside of the licensing requirements.  However, if you are concerned you could contact the MI Lottery Charitable Gaming Office at  (517) 335-5780.

James B Lenze, Director
Garden City Public Library
jamesl at gardencitymi.org

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From: Linda Lyshol<mailto:lysholl at branchdistrictlibrary.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 8:52 AM
To: michlib-l at mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l at mail.mcls.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Charitable gaming

Hi all, what is the ruling about libraries doing raffles or give aways, such as Summer Reading prizes? Or point me in the right direction.

Linda Lyshol, MLIS, MPA
Library Director
Branch District Library
10 E. Chicago St.
Coldwater MI 49036
http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org
517-278-2341 ext. 16
517-279-7134 (fax)