The Idaho Legislature gave the Idaho Lottery the responsibility to provide oversight of Charitable Gaming in 1992. Last year, 238 charitable non-profit organizations obtained a charitable gaming license from the Idaho Lottery.
The Lottery is charged with protecting the public from fraudulently conducted operations and to ensure charitable groups and institutions realize the profits from these games. When a non-profit organization or charity wishes to conduct a bingo game or raffle in Idaho, they are required by law to obtain a license from the Idaho Lottery. Licenses for bingo and raffle operations are necessary when the annual gross revenue (bingo) or prize value (raffle) exceeds statutory limits
This report represents licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities in Idaho for the past year.
FROM THE LOTTERY DIRECTOR
On behalf of the Idaho Lottery and the Idaho State Lottery Commission, I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report on Charitable Gaming in Idaho.
Since 1992, oversight for charitable gaming (bingos and raffles) in Idaho has been the responsibility of the Idaho Lottery. The integrity and public confidence in charitable gaming is a matter we take very seriously to ensure those who participate are afforded equitable and fair bingo and raffle experiences.
The Idaho Lottery Charitable Gaming team works all year with volunteer charitable operators to ensure the nonprofit organizations, civic clubs, churches, and schools benefit each year from the proceeds of legally operated charitable gaming events in Idaho. This past year, there were 238 non-profit organizations who applied and received licenses to operate a bingo or raffle game. In total, approximately $11.7 million was raised by and returned to Idaho charities.
I am proud of the work done by the Idaho Lottery’s Charitable Gaming group. The results of their efforts are evident throughout the state in the many worthy and noble causes.
Sincerely,
Andrew Arulanandam Director Idaho Lottery
IDAHO BINGO RAFFLE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS BY REGION
Appointments expire the first Monday in January, and members serve a three-year term.
Rayelle Anderson
North Idaho College 1000 W. Garden Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 769-5978
RayelleA@nicfoundation.org Term Expires 2025 Original appointment 2008
During the period of October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025, there were a total of 238 active charitable gaming licenses in the State of Idaho. Below is a breakdown showing the number of bingo and raffle licenses issued by region. Statewide licenses are issued to organizations with chapters or groups that hold fundraising raffles throughout the state, but report to the state-level organization.
BINGO VENDORS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
Companies in Idaho that wish to manufacture, sell, distribute, furnish, or supply to any person or entity any gaming device, equipment, or material must first obtain a vendor's license from the Idaho Lottery. All vendors must pay an annual license fee and maintain records required by the Idaho Lottery
Manufacturers:
Arrow International, Inc.
Contact: Fred Graf
9900 Clinton Rd
Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: 800-321-0757
www.arrowinternational.com
Exp. Date 04/15/25
Everi Games, Inc.
7250 S Tenaya Way, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: 702-216-6660
Exp. Date: 05/01/25
Distributors:
Cactus Bingo Supply, Inc.
Contact: Robert Skitt
3210 E. Roeser Rd., Suite 15 Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: 800-544-0984
Exp. Date 12/01/25
Spokane PullTab & Bingo Supply
726 N Helena
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: 509-747-1339
Toll Free: 800-424-2092
Exp. Date 12/01/25
ZDI Gaming, Inc.
4117 NE Minnehaha
Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact: Melanie Keser
Phone: 360-693-6200
Exp. Date 12/15/25
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ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Ada Total per county: 60
Armada Corps, Inc. #1
Armada Corps, Inc. #2
Armada Corps, Inc. #3
Armada Corps, Inc. #4
Armada Corps, Inc. #5
Armada Corps, Inc. #6
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ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Ada continued
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #1
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #2
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #3
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #4
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #5
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #6
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #7
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #8
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #9
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #115 - #10
7/15/25 Idaho 2 Fly, Inc.
Burner’s Alliance, Xanadu
7/1/25 Life Amplified, Inc. No report submitted
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Bannock
Benewah Total per county: 1
Bingham Total per county: 1
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Blaine Total per county: 9
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
Bonneville Total per county: 10
Falls Senior Citizens Community Center
Canyon Total per county: 17
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Fremont Total per county: 2
Gem Total per county: 3
Idaho Total per county: 4
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Jefferson Total per county: 2
2/1/25
Kootenai Total per county: 37
Elks Lodge #1254 - #1
2/1/25 CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #2
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CDA Elks Lodge #1254 - #3
Elks Lodge #1254 - #4
Elks Lodge #1254 - #5
Elks Lodge #1254 - #6
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Kootenai
3/15/25 Holy Family Catholic School No
3/15/25
Manuel Schneidmiller Post 154, Inc. No raffles
Pappy Boyington Det. #966, Marine Corps League
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Kootenai continued
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Minidoka Total per county: 2
Nez Perce Total per county: 11
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Owyhee Total per County: 2
Payette Total per County: 2
Twin Falls Total per County: 11
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Twin Falls continued
Valley Total per County: 3
Statewide Total per county: 27
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Statewide continued
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Ducks Unlimited #2
Ducks Unlimited #3
Ducks Unlimited #4
Ducks Unlimited #5
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT RAFFLE
Statewide
RAFFLE STATISTICS
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Totals for Raffle
Total Gross Raffle Proceeds $14,244,252.56
Total Cost of Prizes $3,026,599.02
Total Net Proceeds $11,217,653.54
Total Expenses $653,238.67
Total Contributed to Charities $10,564,414.87
Highest Grossing Raffle Licensees
1. ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $3,077,500
2. The NRA Foundation, Inc. #1 & #2 $1,733,329 $1,161,396 $980,707
3. West Ada School District $896,853 $896,853 $825,105
6. North Idaho College Foundation, Inc. $750,000 $347,965 $334,379
7. Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation $746,600 $683,434 $572,311
8. Madison School District $355,000 $355,000 $355,000
9. Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley $315,200 $144,607 $110,583
10. St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho $210,000
Annual Raffle Comparison
CONTRIBUTED TO CHARITIES
Ada
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Bonner
Total per county: 3
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
Canyon
Cassia
Elmore
Total per county: 1
Fremont
Total per county: 1
ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Lemhi
Total per county: 1
ORGANIZATIONS
LICENSED TO CONDUCT BINGO
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Minidoka
per county: 1
Nez Perce
per county: 2
Owyhee
Twin Falls
per county: 3
Washington Total per county: 2
BINGO STATISTICS
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025 Total for Bingo
Total Gross Bingo Sales $4,492,197.52
Total Prizes Paid $2,833,967.59
Total
$632,501.78
Highest Grossing Bingo Licensees
1. St. Paul’s Catholic Church $1,081,092 $277,238
2. Greene Idaho Foundation $469,076 $145,439
3. Opera Idaho Foundation, Inc. $427,993 $68,000
4. Fraternal Order of Eagles #576 $305,969 $63,510
5. Opera Idaho, Inc. $292,552 $55,000
6. Mountain Home Elks Lodge #2276 $195,935 $39,582
7. Idaho Falls Senior Citizens Community $178,123 $40,617
8. Lake City Center $219,569 $45,335
9. San Pablo Bingo $132,599 $34,522
10. Meridian Senior Center $127,406 $29,235
Annual Bingo Comparison
BINGO/RAFFLE EVENUE
$3,026,599.02
$11,217,653.54
CHARITABLE GAMING INCOME AND EXPENSES
October 16, 2024, to October 15, 2025
Income
Organizations that apply for a Charitable Gaming License are required to pay an application fee to the Idaho Lottery. The fee for the first-time application is $100. The fee for license renewal is based on the organization’s bingo/raffle revenues for the previous year and are calculated as follows:
Gross
Gross
to $75,000
and Above
*In order to distribute or manufacture supplies and equipment for bingo or raffles, a vendor must be approved and licensed in the state of Idaho. The licensing fee in Idaho is $500 annually.
