This policy statement should not be considered an endorsement for any type of stated activity or a recommendation that clubs, organizations or churches raise funds in this manner. This statement is issued by the Office of the District Attorney to assist citizens of Sedgwick County in understanding the laws of this state so that they may comply with those laws. Raffle Policy Statement T he Office of the District Attorney receives inquiries from civic groups, churches and other organizations as to whether they may legally conduct a raffle in order to raise funds. Kansas Statutes Annotated 21-4302. The three elements of a lottery are prize, chance and consideration.
Consideration is the payment by a person of money or anything of value.
Remove any one of those elements and there is no lottery. Individuals are under no obligation to make a contribution and may not be barred from participation if they choose not to make any donation. This policy statement should not be considered an endorsement for any type of stated activity or a recommendation that clubs, organizations or churches raise funds in this manner. This statement is issued by the Office of the District Attorney to assist citizens of Sedgwick County in understanding the laws of this state so that they may comply with those laws.