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2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-291.2 - Pyramid and chain schemes prohibited.

§ 14-291.2. Pyramid and chain schemes prohibited.
(a) No person shall establish, operate, participate in, or otherwise promote any pyramid distribution plan, program, device or scheme whereby a participant pays a valuable consideration for the opportunity or chance to receive a fee or compensation upon the introduction of other participants into the program, whether or not such opportunity or chance is received in conjunction with the purchase of merchandise. A person who establishes or operates a pyramid distribution plan is guilty of a Class H felony. A person who participates in or otherwise promotes a pyramid distribution plan is deemed to participate in a lottery and is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(b) "Pyramid distribution plan" means any program utilizing a pyramid or chain process by which a participant gives a valuable consideration for the opportunity to receive compensation or things of value in return for inducing other persons to become participants in the program; and
"Compensation" does not mean payment based on sales of goods or services to persons who are not participants in the scheme, and who are not purchasing in order to participate in the scheme.
(c) Any judge of the superior court shall have jurisdiction, upon petition by the Attorney General of North Carolina or district attorney of the superior court, to enjoin, as an unfair or deceptive trade practice, the continuation of the scheme described in subsection (a); in such proceeding the court may assess civil penalties and attorneys' fees to the Attorney General or the District Attorney pursuant to G.S. 75-15.2 and 75-16.1; and the court may appoint a receiver to secure and distribute assets obtained by any defendant through participation in any such scheme. The clear proceeds of civil penalties provided for in this subsection shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2.
(d) Any contract hereafter created for which a part of the consideration consisted of the opportunity or chance to participate in a program described in subsection (a) is hereby declared to be contrary to public policy and therefore void and unenforceable. (1971, c. 875, s. 1; 1973, c. 47, s. 2; 1983, c. 721, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 203; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997-443, s. 19.25(x); 1998-215, s. 96.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-292 - Gambling.

§ 14-292. Gambling.
Except as provided in Chapter 18C of the General Statutes or in Part 2 or Part 4 of this Article, any person or organization that operates any game of chance or any person who plays at or bets on any game of chance at which any money, property or other thing of value is bet, whether the same be in stake or not, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to a person who plays at or bets on any lottery game being lawfully conducted in any state. (1891, c. 29; Rev., s. 3715; C.S., s. 4430; 1979, c. 893, s. 1; 1983, c. 896, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 204; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-344, s. 3(e); 2019-13, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-293 - Allowing gambling in houses of public entertainment; penalty.

§ 14-293. Allowing gambling in houses of public entertainment; penalty.
Except as provided in Chapter 18C of the General Statutes, if any keeper of an ordinary or other house of entertainment, or of a house wherein alcoholic beverages are retailed, shall knowingly suffer any game, at which money or property, or anything of value, is bet, whether the same be in stake or not, to be played in any such house, or in any part of the premises occupied therewith; or shall furnish persons so playing or betting either on said premises or elsewhere with drink or other thing for their comfort or subsistence during the time of play, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any person who shall be convicted under this section shall, upon such conviction, forfeit his license to do any of the businesses mentioned in this section, and shall be forever debarred from doing any of such businesses in this State. The court shall embody in its judgment that such person has forfeited his license, and no board of county commissioners, board of town commissioners or board of aldermen shall thereafter have power or authority to grant to such convicted person or his agent a license to do any of the businesses mentioned herein. (1799, c. 526, P.R.; 1801, c. 581, P.R.; 1831, c. 26; R.C., c. 34, s. 76; Code, s. 1043; 1901, c. 753; Rev., s. 3716; C.S., 4431; 1967, c. 101, s. 1; 1981, c. 412, s. 4(4); c. 747, s. 66; 1993, c. 539, s. 205; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-344, s. 3(f).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-294 - Gambling with faro banks and tables.

§ 14-294. Gambling with faro banks and tables.
If any person shall open, establish, use or keep a faro bank, or a faro table, with the intent that games of chance may be played thereat, or shall play or bet thereat any money, property or other thing of value, whether the same be in stake or not, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1848, c. 34; R.C., c. 71; 1856-7, c. 25; Code, s. 1044; Rev., s. 3717; C.S., s. 4432; 1993, c. 539, s. 206; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-295 - Keeping gaming tables, illegal punchboards or slot machines, or betting thereat.

§ 14-295. Keeping gaming tables, illegal punchboards or slot machines, or betting thereat.
If any person shall establish, use or keep any gaming table (other than a faro bank), by whatever name such table may be called, an illegal punchboard or an illegal slot machine, at which games of chance shall be played, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor; and every person who shall play thereat or thereat bet any money, property or other thing of value, whether the same be in stake or not, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1791, c. 336, P.R.; 1798, c. 502, s. 2, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 72; Code, s. 1045; Rev., s. 3718; C.S., s. 4433; 1931, c. 14, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 207; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-296 - Illegal slot machines and punchboards defined.

§ 14-296. Illegal slot machines and punchboards defined.
An illegal slot machine or punchboard within the contemplation of G.S. 14-295 through 14-298 is defined as a device where the user may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or any thing of value, as defined in G.S. 14-306. (1931, c. 14, s. 1; 1989, c. 406, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-297 - Allowing gaming tables, illegal punchboards or slot machines on premises.

§ 14-297. Allowing gaming tables, illegal punchboards or slot machines on premises.
If any person shall knowingly suffer to be opened, kept or used in his house or on any part of the premises occupied therewith, any of the gaming tables prohibited by G.S. 14-289 through 14-300 or any illegal punchboard or illegal slot machine, he shall forfeit and pay to any one who will sue therefor two hundred dollars ($200.00), and shall also be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1798, c. 502, s. 3, P.R.; 1800, c. 5, s. 2, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 73; Code, s. 1046; Rev., s. 3719; C.S., s. 4434; 1931, c. 14, s. 3; 1993, c. 539, s. 208; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-298 - Seizure of illegal gaming items.

§ 14-298. Seizure of illegal gaming items.
Upon a determination that probable cause exists to believe that any gaming table prohibited to be used by G.S. 14-289 through G.S. 14-300, any illegal punchboard or illegal slot machine, any video game machine prohibited to be used by G.S. 14-306 or G.S. 14-306.1A, any game terminal described in G.S. 14-306.3(b), or any electronic machine or device using an entertaining display in violation of G.S. 14-306.4 is in the illegal possession or use of any person within the limits of their jurisdiction, all sheriffs and law enforcement officers are authorized to seize the items in accordance with applicable State law. Any law enforcement agency in possession of that item shall retain the item pending a disposition order from a district or superior court judge. Upon application by the law enforcement agency, district attorney, or owner, and after notice and opportunity to be heard by all parties, if the court determines that the item is unlawful to possess, it shall enter an order releasing the item to the law enforcement agency for destruction or for training purposes. If the court determines that the item is not unlawful to possess and will not be used in violation of the law, the item shall be ordered released to its owner upon satisfactory proof of ownership. The foregoing procedures for release shall not apply, however, with respect to an item seized for use as evidence in any criminal action or proceeding until after entry of final judgment. (1791, c. 336, P.R.; 1798, c. 502, s. 2, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 74; Code, s. 1049; Rev., s. 3720; C.S., s. 4435; 1931, c. 14, s. 4; 1973, c. 108, s. 11; 2000-151, s. 5; 2004-199, ss. 47(a), 47(b); 2004-203, s. 20(a); 2007-484, s. 3(a); 2008-122, s. 2; 2010-103, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-299 - Property exhibited by gamblers to be seized; disposition of same.

§ 14-299. Property exhibited by gamblers to be seized; disposition of same.
Except as provided in Chapter 18C of the General Statutes or in G.S. 14-292, all moneys or other property or thing of value exhibited for the purpose of alluring persons to bet on any game, or used in the conduct of any such game, including any motor vehicle used in the conduct of a lottery within the purview of G.S. 14-291.1, shall be liable to be seized by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any person acting under its warrant. Moneys so seized shall be turned over to and paid to the treasurer of the county wherein they are seized, and placed in the general fund of the county. Any property seized which is used for and is suitable only for gambling shall be destroyed, and all other property so seized shall be sold in the manner provided for the sale of personal property by execution, and the proceeds derived from said sale shall (after deducting the expenses of keeping the property and the costs of the sale and after paying, according to their priorities all known prior, bona fide liens which were created without the lienor having knowledge or notice that the motor vehicle or other property was being used or to be used in connection with the conduct of such game or lottery) be turned over and paid to the treasurer of the county wherein the property was seized, to be placed by said treasurer in the general fund of the county. (1798, c. 502, s. 3, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 77; Code, s. 1051; Rev., s. 3722; C.S., s. 4436; 1943, c. 84; 1957, c. 501; 1973, c. 108, s. 12; 2005-344, s. 3(g).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-300 - Opposing destruction of gaming tables and seizure of property.

§ 14-300. Opposing destruction of gaming tables and seizure of property.
If any person shall oppose the destruction of any prohibited gaming table, or the seizure of any moneys, property or other thing staked on forbidden games, or shall take and carry away the same or any part thereof after seizure, he shall forfeit and pay to the person so opposed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for the use of the State and the person so opposed, and shall, moreover, be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1798, c. 502, s. 4, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 78; Code, s. 1052; Rev., s. 3723; C.S., s. 4437; 1993, c. 539, s. 209; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-301 - Operation or possession of slot machine; separate offenses.

§ 14-301. Operation or possession of slot machine; separate offenses.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate, keep in his possession or in the possession of any other person, firm or corporation, for the purpose of being operated, any slot machine or device where the user may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or any thing of value, as defined in G.S. 14-306. Each time said machine is operated as aforesaid shall constitute a separate offense. (1923, c. 138, ss. 1, 2; C.S., s. 4437(a); 1989, c. 406, s. 3.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-302 - Punchboards, vending machines, and other gambling devices; separate offenses.

§ 14-302. Punchboards, vending machines, and other gambling devices; separate offenses.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate or keep in his possession, or the possession of any other person, firm or corporation, for the purpose of being operated, any punchboard, slot machine or device where the user may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or any thing of value, as defined in G.S. 14-306. Each time said punchboard, slot machine or device where the user may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or any thing of value, as defined in G.S. 14-306 is operated, played, or patronized by the paying of money or other thing of value therefor, shall constitute a separate violation of this section as to operation thereunder. (1923, c. 138, ss. 3, 4; C.S., s. 4437(b); 1989, c. 406, s. 4.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-303 - Violation of two preceding sections a misdemeanor.

§ 14-303. Violation of two preceding sections a misdemeanor.
A violation of any of the provisions of G.S. 14-301 or 14-302 shall be a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1923, c. 138, s. 5; C.S., s. 4437(c); 1993, c. 366, s. 2, c. 539, s. 210; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 8(b).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-304 - Manufacture, sale, etc., of slot machines and devices.

§ 14-304. Manufacture, sale, etc., of slot machines and devices.
It shall be unlawful to manufacture, own, store, keep, possess, sell, rent, lease, let on shares, lend or give away, transport, or expose for sale or lease, or to offer to sell, rent, lease, let on shares, lend or give away, or to permit the operation of, or for any person to permit to be placed, maintained, used or kept in any room, space or building owned, leased or occupied by him or under his management or control, any slot machine or device where the user may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or any thing of value, as defined in G.S. 14-306. (1937, c. 196, s. 1; 1989, c. 406, s. 5.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-305 - Agreements with reference to slot machines or devices made unlawful.

§ 14-305. Agreements with reference to slot machines or devices made unlawful.
It shall be unlawful to make or permit to be made with any person any agreement with reference to any slot machines or device where the user may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or any thing of value, as defined in G.S. 14-306 pursuant to which the user thereof may become entitled to receive any money, credit, allowance, or anything of value or additional chance or right to use such machines or devices, or to receive any check, slug, token or memorandum entitling the holder to receive any money, credit, allowance or thing of value. (1937, c. 196, s. 2; 1989, c. 406, s. 6.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-306.2 - Violation of G.S14-306.1A a violation of the ABC laws.

§ 14-306.2. Violation of G.S. 14-306.1A a violation of the ABC laws.
Violation of G.S. 14-306.1A is a violation of the gambling statutes for the purposes of G.S. 18B-1005(a)(3). (2000-151, s. 2.; 2006-6, s. 5.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-306.3 - Certain game promotions unlawful.

§ 14-306.3. Certain game promotions unlawful.
(a) It is unlawful to promote, operate, or conduct a server-based electronic game promotion.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to possess any game terminal with a display that simulates a game ordinarily played on a slot machine regulated under G.S. 14-306 or a video gaming machine regulated under G.S. 14-306.1A for the purpose of promoting, operating, or conducting a server-based electronic game promotion.
(c) As used in this section, "server-based electronic game promotion" means a system that meets all of the following criteria:
(1) A database contains a pool of entries with each entry associated with a prize value.
(2) Participants purchase, or otherwise obtain by any means, a prepaid card.
(3) With each prepaid card purchased or obtained, the participant also obtains one or more entries.
(4) Entries may be revealed in any of the following ways:
a. At a point-of-sale terminal at the time of purchase or later.
b. At a game terminal with a display that simulates a game ordinarily played on a slot machine regulated under G.S. 14-306 or a video gaming machine regulated under G.S. 14-306.1A.
(d) Upon conviction or plea of guilty, all of the following held by the person shall be automatically revoked:
(1) A permit issued under Chapter 18B of the General Statutes.
(2) A contract to sell tickets or shares under Article 5 of Chapter 18C of the General Statutes.
(e) Nothing in this section shall apply to the form of Class III gaming legally conducted on Indian lands which are held in trust by the United States government for and on behalf of federally recognized Indian tribes if conducted in accordance with an approved Class III Tribal-State Gaming Compact applicable to that tribe as provided in G.S. 147-12(14) and G.S. 71A-8. (2008-122, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-307 - Issuance of license prohibited.

§ 14-307. Issuance of license prohibited.
There shall be no State, county, or municipal tax levied for the privilege of operating the machines or devices the operation of which is prohibited by G.S. 14-304 through 14-309. (1937, c. 196, s. 4.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-308 - Declared a public nuisance.

§ 14-308. Declared a public nuisance.
An article or apparatus maintained or kept in violation of G.S. 14-304 through 14-309 is a public nuisance. (1937, c. 196, s. 5.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309 - Violation made criminal.

§ 14-309. Violation made criminal.
(a) Any person who violates any provision of G.S. 14-304 through 14-309 is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for the first offense, and is guilty of a Class H felony for a second offense and a Class G felony for a third or subsequent offense.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any person violating the provisions of G.S. 14-306.1A involving the operation of five or more machines prohibited by that section is guilty of a Class G felony.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any person violating the provisions of G.S. 14-306.3(b) involving the possession of five or more machines prohibited by that subsection is guilty of a Class G felony. (1937, c. 196, s. 6; 1993, c. 366, s. 3, c. 539, s. 211; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 9(a), (b); 2000-151, s. 3; 2006-6, s. 11; 2008-122, s. 3.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.1 - Defense to possession; antique slot machines.

§ 14-309.1. Defense to possession; antique slot machines.
(a) In any prosecution for possession of a slot machine or device as defined in G.S. 14-306, it is a defense that the slot machine was not intended to be used in the operation or promotion of unlawful gambling activity or enterprise and that the slot machine is an antique. For purposes of this section a slot machine manufactured 25 years ago or earlier is conclusively presumed to be an antique.
(b) When a defendant raises the defense provided in subsection (a), any slot machine seized from the defendant shall not be destroyed or otherwise altered until a final court determination is rendered. If the court determines that the defense has been proved the slot machine shall be returned immediately to the defendant. (1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1090.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.3 - Exempt wagering.

§ 14-309.3. Exempt wagering.
This Article shall not apply to:
(1) Sports wagering lawfully conducted in compliance with Article 9 of Chapter 18C of the General Statutes.
(2) Pari-mutuel wagering lawfully conducted in compliance with Article 10 of Chapter 18C of the General Statutes. (2023-42, s. 4(e).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.5 - Bingo.

§ 14-309.5. Bingo.
(a) The purpose of the conduct of bingo is to insure a maximum availability of the net proceeds exclusively for application to the charitable, nonprofit causes and undertakings specified herein; that the only justification for this Part is to support such charitable, nonprofit causes; and such purpose should be carried out to prevent the operation of bingo by professionals for profit, prevent commercialized gambling, prevent the disguise of bingo and other game forms or promotional schemes, prevent participation by criminal and other undesirable elements, and prevent the diversion of funds for the purpose herein authorized.
(b) It is lawful for an exempt organization to conduct bingo games in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Any licensed exempt organization who conducts a bingo game in violation of any provision of this Part shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Upon conviction such person shall not conduct a bingo game for a period of one year. It is lawful to participate in a bingo game conducted pursuant to this Part. It shall be a Class I felony for any person: (i) to operate a bingo game without a license; (ii) to operate a bingo game while license is revoked or suspended; (iii) to willfully misuse or misapply any moneys received in connection with any bingo game; or (iv) to contract with or provide consulting services to any licensee. It shall not constitute a violation of any State law to advertise a bingo game conducted in accordance with this Part. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, ss. 1-4; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 826, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, ss. 212, 1231; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.6 - Definitions.

§ 14-309.6. Definitions.
For purposes of this Part, the term:
(1) "Exempt organization" means an organization that has been in continuous existence in the county of operation of the bingo game for at least one year and that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10), 501(c)(19), or 501(d) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt under similar provisions of the General Statutes as a bona fide nonprofit charitable, civic, religious, fraternal, patriotic or veterans' organization or as a nonprofit volunteer fire department, or as a nonprofit volunteer rescue squad or a bona fide homeowners' or property owners' association. (If the organization has local branches or chapters, the term "exempt organization" means the local branch or chapter operating the bingo game);
(2) "Bingo game" means a specific game of chance played with individual cards having numbered squares ranging from one to 75, in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers on such cards conforming to a predetermined pattern of numbers (but shall not include "instant bingo" which is a game of chance played by the selection of one or more prepackaged cards, with winners determined by the appearance of a preselected designation on the card);
(3) Repealed by Session Laws 1983 (Regular Session 1984), c. 1107, s. 5.
(4) "Local law-enforcement agency" means for any bingo game conducted outside the corporate limits of a municipality or inside the corporate limits of a municipality having no municipal police force:
a. The county police force; or
b. The county sheriff's office in a county with no county police force;
(5) "Local law-enforcement agency" means the municipal police for any bingo game conducted within the corporate limits of a municipality having a police force;
(6) "Beach bingo games" means bingo games which have prizes of ten dollars ($10.00) or less or merchandise that is not redeemable for cash and that has a value of ten dollars ($10.00) or less; and
(7) "Licensed exempt organization" means an exempt organization which possesses a currently valid license.
(8) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization or association recognized by the Department of Revenue as tax exempt pursuant to G.S. 105-130.11(a), or any bona fide branch, chapter, or affiliate of that organization. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, ss. 2, 5; 2018-100, s. 5(a).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.8 - Limit on sessions.

§ 14-309.8. Limit on sessions.
The number of sessions of bingo conducted or sponsored by an exempt organization shall be limited to two sessions per week and such sessions must not exceed a period of five hours each per session. No two sessions of bingo shall be held within a 48-hour period of time. No more than two sessions of bingo shall be operated or conducted in any one building, hall or structure during any one calendar week and if two sessions are held, they must be held by the same exempt organization. This section shall not apply to bingo games conducted at a fair or other exhibition conducted pursuant to Article 45 of Chapter 106 of the General Statutes. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; c. 923, s. 217; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, ss. 6, 7.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.9 - Bingo prizes.

§ 14-309.9. Bingo prizes.
(a) The maximum prize in cash or merchandise that may be offered or paid for any one game of bingo is five hundred dollars ($500.00). The maximum aggregate amount of prizes, in cash and/or merchandise, that may be offered or paid at any one session of bingo is one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). Provided, however, that if an exempt organization holds only one session of bingo during a calendar week, the maximum aggregate amount of prizes, in cash and/or merchandise, that may be offered or paid at any one session is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1983 (Regular Session 1984), c. 1107, s. 8.
(c) This section shall not apply to bingo games conducted at a fair or other exhibition conducted pursuant to Article 45 of Chapter 106 of the General Statutes. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, ss. 6, 8.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.10 - Operation of bingo.

§ 14-309.10. Operation of bingo.
The operation of bingo games shall be the direct responsibility of, and controlled by, a special committee selected by the governing body of the exempt organization in the manner provided by the rules of the exempt organization. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, s. 9.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.12 - Violation is gambling.

§ 14-309.12. Violation is gambling.
A bingo game conducted otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Part is "gambling" within the meaning of G.S. 19-1 et seq., and proceedings against such bingo game may be instituted as provided for in Chapter 19 of the General Statutes. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.13 - Public sessions.

§ 14-309.13. Public sessions.
Any exempt organization operating a bingo game which is open to persons other than members of the exempt organization, their spouses, and their children shall make such bingo game open to the general public. (1983, c. 896, s. 3; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1107, s. 4.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.20 - Greyhound racing prohibited.

§ 14-309.20. Greyhound racing prohibited.
(a) No person shall hold, conduct, or operate any greyhound races for public exhibition in this State for monetary remuneration.
(b) No person shall transmit or receive interstate or intrastate simulcasting of greyhound races for commercial purposes in this State.
(c) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1998-212, s. 17.16(d).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.25 - Definitions.

§ 14-309.25. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Part:
(1) Exempt organization. – An organization that has been in continuous existence for at least five years and that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
(2) Game night. – A specific event at which games of chance are played and prizes are awarded by raffle and that is sponsored by or on behalf of an exempt organization for the primary purpose of raising funds for the exempt organization or is sponsored by an employer or trade association pursuant to G.S. 14-309.34.
(3) Local law enforcement agency. – Any county or municipal law enforcement agency that has territorial and subject matter jurisdiction over the location at which the game night is being held.
(4) Qualified facility. – As defined in G.S. 18B-1000. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.26 - Game nights.

§ 14-309.26. Game nights.
(a) It is lawful for an exempt organization to conduct a game night at a qualified facility in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Each regional or county chapter of an exempt organization shall be eligible to conduct game nights in accordance with this Part independently of its parent organization, provided that the regional or county chapter has been in continuous existence for at least five years. It is lawful for persons to participate in a game night conducted pursuant to this Part. It shall not constitute a violation of any State law to advertise a game night conducted in accordance with this Part.
(a1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, an exempt organization that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operates a specialized community residential center for individuals with developmental disabilities licensed pursuant to G.S. 122C-23 may conduct a game night in accordance with this Part in a location that is not a qualified facility if the exempt organization has been issued a special one-time permit under G.S. 18B-1002(a)(5) to be used for the game night.
(b) If any exempt organization conducts a game night in violation of any provision of this Part, the person indicated in G.S. 14-309.27(b)(2) is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. In addition to any fine that may be imposed, an exempt organization convicted of a violation under this Part shall not conduct a game night for a period of one year from the date of the conviction. (2019-13, s. 2; 2021-150, s. 32.1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.27 - Permit procedure.

§ 14-309.27. Permit procedure.
(a) An exempt organization shall not operate a game night without first obtaining a permit as provided by this Part. The application for a game night permit shall be on a form prescribed by the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety and shall be submitted to the Alcohol Law Enforcement Headquarters at least 30 days in advance of the date for the game night event.
(b) Each application for a permit under this Part shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the exempt organization that is applying for the permit.
(2) The name, address, and signature of the person applying on behalf of the exempt organization and who will be responsible for the event.
(3) Verification of the tax-exempt status of the exempt organization, except, if the applicant is a local chapter, division, lodge, or branch of the exempt organization, then verification of the tax-exempt status of the parent organization.
(4) Verification of the exempt organization's status as a licensed or exempt charitable or sponsor organization pursuant to Chapter 131F of the General Statutes.
(5) The time, duration, date, and place of the event.
(6) The games proposed to be operated.
(7) The name and address of the person, firm, or corporation who will operate the games and the relationship, if any, of such person, firm, or corporation to the exempt organization or qualified facility.
(7a) The location of the facility at which the event will be held.
(8) The area of the facility in which the event will be held.
(c) A separate application shall be required for each game night event. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged for each permit. The permit fees assessed under this Part are payable to the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety and shall be collected and used by the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to defray the costs of issuing game night permits. The permit shall be displayed at the event. A qualified facility shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability for violating this Part if the exempt organization provides the facility with a permit for the game night event. (2019-13, s. 2; 2021-150, s. 32.1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.28 - Limits on game night events.

§ 14-309.28. Limits on game night events.
The following limitations apply to game night events:
(1) The number of game night events conducted or sponsored by an exempt organization shall be limited to four events per year.
(2) The event shall not exceed a period of five hours each per event. No more than one game night event shall be held in any quarter of a calendar year that begins January 1.
(3) No more than two game night events shall be operated or conducted in any one building, hall, or structure during any one calendar week, and if two events are held, they must be held by different exempt organizations on different nights of the week.
(4) There shall be no operation of a game night event between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon Monday through Saturday or between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Sunday.
(5) A facility authorized to host a game night under this Part shall not host more than two game nights in any calendar month. (2019-13, s. 2; 2021-150, s. 32.1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.29 - Game night; prizes and costs.

§ 14-309.29. Game night; prizes and costs.
(a) Prizes. – No games at a game night event may be played for cash or a cash prize. Prizes shall be awarded only through a raffle. Participants may exchange chips, markers, or tokens from the game night event for raffle tickets. For purposes of this subsection, the term "cash prize" includes gift cards that are issued by a financial institution or its operating subsidiary and that are usable at multiple unaffiliated sellers of goods or services.
(b) Costs. – The cost of the prizes and expenses to operate the game night event, excluding the cost of food, beverages, and entertainment, shall not exceed the proceeds derived from the event. If the exempt organization hires a game night vendor for the event, payment shall be by fixed fee. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.30 - Operation of game night events.

§ 14-309.30. Operation of game night events.
The following games are the only games that may be played at a game night event:
(1) Roulette.
(2) Blackjack.
(3) Poker.
(4) Craps.
(5) Simulated horse race.
(6) Merchandise wheel of fortune. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.31 - Use of proceeds.

§ 14-309.31. Use of proceeds.
The exempt organization may use its own funds or funds received in connection with the game night for prizes, advertising, utilities, space rental, and the purchase or rental of supplies and equipment, including game night tables and related equipment, used in conducting the games. Net proceeds from the game night shall inure to the benefit of the exempt organization and shall be used to further the organization's tax-exempt purposes. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.32 - Violation is gambling.

§ 14-309.32. Violation is gambling.
A game night conducted other than in accordance with the provisions of this Part is "gambling" within the meaning of G.S. 14-292 and G.S. 19-1, et seq., and proceedings against such game night may be instituted as provided for in Chapter 19 of the General Statutes. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.33 - Applicability.

§ 14-309.33. Applicability.
This Part is only applicable in areas of the State located east of I-26 as that interstate highway was located on November 28, 2011. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.34 - Applicability to employer paid events.

§ 14-309.34. Applicability to employer paid events.
(a) It shall be lawful (i) for an employer, with 25 or more employees, to hold a game night event for employees and guests or a trade association, with 25 or more members, to hold a game night event for its members and guests, and (ii) for persons to participate in a game night conducted pursuant to this section, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(1) There is no cost or charge to the attendees.
(2) The employer or trade association obtains a permit and pays the required fee, as provided in G.S. 14-309.27.
(3) The game night event is held at a qualified facility.
(b) Game night events conducted pursuant to this section shall be subject to the limitations of G.S. 14-309.28, 14-309.29(a), and 14-309.30.
(c) For purposes of this section, any reference to "exempt organization" in G.S. 14-309.27 shall include the employer or trade association submitting an application as required by this section, except that the verification required by subdivisions (3) and (4) of subsection (b) of G.S. 14-309.27 shall not be required from an applicant for a permit if the applicant is required to obtain the permit pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(d) If any employer or trade association conducts a game night in violation of any provision of this section, the person indicated in G.S. 14-309.27(b)(2) is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. In addition to any fine that may be imposed, the employer or trade association convicted of a violation of this section shall not conduct a game night for a period of one year from the date of the conviction. (2019-13, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.35 - Registration, possession, and transportation of gaming equipment.

§ 14-309.35. Registration, possession, and transportation of gaming equipment.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 14-295 or G.S. 14-297, it shall be lawful to possess or transport gaming tables and other gaming equipment, if the possession or transportation is solely for use in game night events conducted pursuant to this Part. Gaming tables and other gaming equipment possessed or transported pursuant to this Part shall not be subject to seizure pursuant to G.S. 14-298 if they have been registered pursuant to the provisions of this Article and are used solely in game night events conducted pursuant to this Part.
(b) A gaming table or other gaming equipment possessed or transported for use in a game night event must be registered with the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety and must have a sticker affixed with a unique number. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each sticker and each sticker shall be renewed annually. The sticker fees assessed under this section are payable to the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety and shall be collected and used by the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to defray the costs of registering the gaming tables and gaming equipment. The Alcohol Law Enforcement Division may inspect, without prior notice, any gaming table or other gaming equipment used in a game night event at any time immediately prior to or during the game night event. Use of a gaming table or gaming equipment in a game night event that does not comply with the requirements of this subsection shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor. (2019-13, s. 2; 2021-150, s. 32.1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.36 - Permit procedure for game night vendors.

§ 14-309.36. Permit procedure for game night vendors.
(a) No person, firm, or corporation may receive compensation for providing gaming tables or gaming equipment for use in a game night without first obtaining a permit as provided by this section. The application for a game night vendor permit shall be on a form prescribed by the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety and shall be submitted to the Alcohol Law Enforcement Headquarters.
(b) A fee of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) shall be charged annually for each permit. The permit fees assessed under this section are payable to the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety and shall be collected and used by the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to defray the costs of issuing game night vendor permits and ensuring compliance with this section. The game night vendor permit shall be displayed at any event the game night vendor conducts.
(c) The Alcohol Law Enforcement Division shall deny a permit to a person, firm, or corporation that meets any of the following disqualifying conditions:
(1) Has a conviction for any violation of State or federal gambling laws within the five years prior to the date of application.
(2) Has pending charges for any violation of State or federal gambling laws.
(3) Is subject to an active criminal or civil court order prohibiting involvement in gambling activities.
(4) Has a conviction for any felony.
(d) A person, firm, or corporation with a game night vendor permit may not employ a person that meets any of the following disqualifying conditions:
(1) Has a conviction for any violation of State or federal gambling laws within the five years prior to the date of employment.
(2) Has pending charges for any violation of State or federal gambling laws.
(3) Is subject to an active criminal or civil court order prohibiting involvement in gambling activities.
(4) Has a conviction for any felony.
(e) All gaming tables and gaming equipment owned or possessed by a game night vendor must be registered pursuant to G.S. 14-309.35. The Alcohol Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety shall inspect the gaming tables and equipment of each game night vendor at least one time per calendar year and may conduct any additional inspections reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with G.S. 14-309.35 and this section. Inspections of gaming tables and equipment shall occur (i) on the premises of a game night event that the game night vendor has been employed to conduct, (ii) immediately prior to or during the game night event, (iii) at locations, times, and dates chosen by the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, and (iv) without prior notice to the game night vendor or any party that has obtained a permit pursuant to G.S. 14-309.27. (2019-13, s. 2; 2021-150, s. 32.1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 14 - Criminal Law › Article 37 - Lotteries, Gaming, Bingo and Raffles. › § 14-309.37 - Slot machines, video gaming machines, electronic sweepstakes machines not authorized.

§ 14-309.37. Slot machines, video gaming machines, electronic sweepstakes machines not authorized.
Nothing in this Part shall be construed to authorize the possession, transportation, or use of any slot machine, video gaming machine, or electronic machine or device prohibited pursuant to G.S. 14-304 through 14-309. (2019-13, s. 2.)