Are there individuals who are not allowed to purchase tickets?

Yes. The individuals who are not allowed to purchase tickets include:

  • Any member of the board of directors of a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organization authorized by the general assembly to operate an annual event for such organization.
  • Any officer or employee of a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organization authorized by the general assembly to operate an annual event for such organization.
  • Any immediate family member residing in the same household as the board of directors or an officer/employee of the organization. (The Charitable Gaming Law defines immediate family as spouse, child, step-child, brother, sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent or grandparent)
  • Any member of the general assembly during such member's term of office as a member of the general assembly.
  • The Secretary of State or any employee of the Secretary during the Secretary's term of office and such employee's term of employment with the Secretary.
  • Any vendors including employees, agents, or subcontractors (also includes immediate family members of the same household) who provide printing services, telephone services, and any records, devices, or other gaming-related supplies and those who provide prizes for the authorized annual gaming event.