They're not in a profit-making mode. They're just trying to help kids. State Assemblyman Jim Battin, R-La Quinta, said that he know of no such legislation currently pending. California Following are the provisions of California Penal Code 319, which applies to lotteries and raffles. In order to legalize a lottery, one of these elements must be removed.
Consideration can be direct or indirect.
In direct consideration, a fee is paid for a chance to participate. In indirect consideration, a membership fee or an admission fee is required. Indirect consideration also occurs when those paying for the chance have some benefit or advantage those receiving free chances do not possess. Thus, the purchaser must not be able to obtain more tickets than the person obtainng a free ticket. If any consideration, direct or indirect, is involved, then the lottery is illegal.