Every other type of gambling is illegal in Kansas. In addition, gambling at tribal casinos (casinos lawfully operated by Indian tribes) is legal in Kansas.

Charitable raffles by nonprofit religious, charitable, fraternal, educational and veterans organizations.

State-owned and operated lotteries, including lottery ticket sales and keno played through the Kansas Lottery, casino-style gambling at Kansas casinos where the State owns the casino games and regulates the operation of the facility (currently available at Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Hollywood Casino in Kansas City and Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg.), and play of electronic gaming machines (such as slot machines and video poker) at licensed racetrack gaming facilities (none are currently in operation) and.

Horse racing, dog racing and parimutuel wagering on horse and dog races at state licensed and regulated facilities in counties where the voters have approved such racing and wagering.

Bingo and instant bingo games conducted by licensed and regulated, non-profit religious, charitable, fraternal, educational and veterans organizations.

These exceptions make the following forms of lotteries constitutionally legal, with one caveat: Legal Gambling: Under Article 15, Section 3 of the Kansas Constitution, lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets “are forever prohibited” unless allowed under Sections 3a, 3b and 3c and under a new amendment passed by voters on November 4, 2014. The Kansas Constitution provides the answer to whether or not gambling is legal or illegal.

Some forms of gambling are legal in Kansas, but most forms of gambling are illegal. What crimes are related to gambling devices?Īre 'skill stop' or 'Cherry master' machines legal? How can one distinguish between an illegal gambling device and a legal amusement device'? What is the difference between a 'raffle' and a 'drawing'? What is the crime of 'illegal bingo operation'? What is the crime of 'commercial gambling'? What can I do if I suspect that someone in my community is committing a gambling crime? What is the KRGC's role in illegal gambling? Is there an exception to the gambling laws that allows charities to conduct raffles, casino nights and poker tournaments as fundraising events?

Below are answers to some of the questions most frequently asked. Over the past six years since records have been kept, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) has received an average of more than 200 phone calls and email inquiries annually. Illegal Gambling – Frequently Asked Questions

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