Games of Skill or Chance and Raffles (A4)

Games of Skill or Chance and Raffles (A4)

SUBJECT:
Games of Skill or Chance and Raffles

PURPOSE:
To ensure Graceland organizations conduct activities in a manner consistent with Graceland’s mission, values and Iowa law.

POLICY:
Graceland University prohibits raffles, bingo, social gambling activities or other fund-raising activities that require a gambling license.

RATIONALE:
According to Iowa Code 481 IAC 100 - 105, any individual or group conducting gambling activities in Iowa must obtain a gambling license from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Iowa Code includes games of skill or chance, raffles, bingo and social gambling activities that charge a fee in the list of activities that constitute gambling and require a gambling license from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Because Graceland’s Values and Policies discourage gambling, no public document should connect Graceland University to gambling activities. Thus, Graceland prohibits raffles, bingo, and social gambling activities that involve a cash fee and no gambling license need be sought by any Graceland-sponsored organization.