Small Games of Chance
Procedures for Student Organizations
On November 27, 2013 Governor Corbett signed into law Act 90 and Act 92 of 2013 respectively. Act 92
relates more to the general amendments to local small games of chance law. Many of the changes relate to
the operation of the type of game and to prize limits. Both laws take effect January 27, 2014.
This document will provide you with information about policies and procedures that student
organizations must follow in order to comply with this law. For additional information please visit the
website below:
http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/small_games_of_chance/14500.
Process to run a Small Game of Chance
1. Complete a Program Registration Form (online or in 125 HUB) and meet with a program
registration advisor. If you reserved space online at www.reservations.psu.edu, this form was
completed as part of this process and you should schedule a meeting with Stephanie Mullin
(sjm33@psu.edu).
2. Complete a Small Games of Chance Application which can be found at the website listed
above. You will need to complete the application titles “Eligible Organization Games of Chance
Application.” The President, Treasurer and Secretary (Schedule B on the application) must be
listed on the application along with the person or persons responsible for running and
organizing the games (Schedule C on the application). The application must be notarized, so
please do not sign the application in prior to going to the notary. Notary services for this
application are available free of charge at the Willowbank Office Building (420 Holmes St.
Bellefonte, PA 16823), 215 HUB and 237 HUB. The following documents must be submitted
with the application.
a. A letter verifying you are a recognized student organization. This can be obtained
through the Program Registration Office in 125A HUB or the Office of Student Activities
in 209 HUB.
b.
A current Membership roster with address and/or phone numbers and email for all
members.
c.
A check or money order for the license fee. There are two types of licenses an
organization may purchase.
i. A regular license is an annual license, and the term runs for a calendar year
from the date of issuance. The fee for an annual license is $125.
ii. A monthly license is valid for 30 consecutive days from the date of issuance.
There is no restriction on the number of monthly licenses an eligible
organization may obtain, but the licenses may not overlap. The fee for a
monthly license is $25.
iii. If a prize is valued over $2000, you will also need to obtain a special raffle
permit which costs an additional $25.
d.
If it is the first time your organization is applying for a small games of chance license,
a copy of the constitution and bylaws.
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3. Once a Small Games of Chance License is obtained, provide a copy to the Program
Registration Office in 125A HUB.
4. If hosting a raffle, tickets must be printed through the USA Marketing Office in 232 HUB.
5. A Small Games of Chance Prize Form must be submitted to the ASA office within 5 business
days of the close of the game for any prizes awarded valued over $600. The form must
include the name, address and social security number of the winner so the University can
issue a W-2G form as required by law at the end of the year.
General Information
1. A prize for a single chance in any game may not exceed $2000 unless a special raffle permit is
obtained.
2. No prizes may exceed $5000 due to Penn State’s ability to ensure proper tax compliance for
prizes over $5000.
3. Student organizations which do not follow the proper procedures for recording and/or
reporting small games of chance activity may be referred to the Student Organization Conduct
Committee and disciplinary sanctions may be given.
4. Failure to comply with the Local Options for Small Games of Chance Act may result in civil
penalties and/or suspension or revocation of your license.
Revised 10/2014