Cash only. The organization must withhold and deposit federal income tax on the winnings. The licenses did not include a maximum prize amount or how much tickets would cost, as appear to be required by state law. If chosen, the person flips over a playing card. Page 3 of 7 Queen of Hearts FAQs (Rev. A new ticket will then be drawn from the drum. They gave so much money down to hurricane relief, they gave thousands of dollars to Texas, he said. The game has helped organizations, many of which may be struggling with declining memberships, find a source of income and have more opportunities to donate to other causes. Purchase your weekly Queen of Hearts Raffle ticket until the Queen of Hearts is revealed! The oversight was the application for the license. Without the laws being enforced, she said, bettors have no way of knowing if their money is being stolen or misused. Generally, only nonprofits may legally hold raffles in Illinois. Dont jeopardize your local charitable organizations, whether its church or Legion or fraternal group, he said. Since then, theyve run three more raffles the most recent of which started Nov. 1 that have allowed them to give money to other organizations, such as building a pavilion for veterans at The Haven center in Marion. Under the Illinois Raffle and Poker Runs Act, cities are in charge of crafting their own raffle ordinances, which must also comply with state code. If a player is unwilling or unable to provide any of the listed items, the prize money will revert to Montini Catholic High School, Sacred Heart School and St. Pius X Parish School. Many raffle prizes across the state have reached well over $100,000.00 and sometimes have swelled over $1 million. The withholding rate is 28% of the prize (up from 25% in 2010). Professor Kindt said the popularity and prevalence of raffles could draw money away from other forms of gambling. Twenty percent of the winnings will benefit the preschool through eighth-grade school. * Queen Of Hearts pays 50% of the pot total if you are present for the drawing, 40% if you are not . The regulation is up to local counties and municipalities, they said. (630) 629-0536, St. Pius X Parish School The Queen of Hearts raffle for St. Eugene School is back! Having a maximum prize amount in the license and application is a way that cities can try to control the size of crowds at Queen of Hearts games. Theyre not above the law., Ryan Keith, a spokesman for state Rep. Robert Rita, who is chairman of the Illinois House Gaming Subcommittee, said Rita is aware of whats been going on with raffles. Keith said Rita, a Democrat from Blue Island, didnt wish to comment publicly on the issue for now but that he is watching developments.. Most people simply arent educated on gambling laws. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. It would appear to me that theres no valid license.. For video gaming, for example, the state receives 25 percent of the profit, and the city gets 5 percent. "This is not anything new," said Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole, a former mayor of downstate Carbondale. There are penalties for failure to withhold. Albers Mayor Steve Schomaker said the city has worked with Heiligenstein before on different ordinances. View the City's Queen of Hearts Raffle License Application and Regulations. He said they directed him back to his local officials for further guidance. Progressive drawings keep your participants coming back each week. However, Schomaker said he believes the town and Legion are still complying with state law because the villages ordinance itself serves as a license. The Queen of Hearts Raffle is played on a game board containing numerically encased sealed envelopes or boxes placed in ascending order depending upon the number of cards used, with the limit on the number of boxes being 54 which corresponds with a deck of cards. Hopefully, then, they can all be legal, and no one from the state is going to come in and say you didnt do this and that, he said. Although the allure of the Queen of Hearts Raffles has sent many into a love-crazed frenzy across the state, these raffles are based upon the presumption that the money collected provides altruistic financial benefits to the non-profit organizations hosting the raffles. Illinois Raffles and Poker Runs Act, Municipal Law Most people are familiar with the line from the popular Juice Newton song, " Playing with the Queen of Hearts, knowing it ain't really smart " which alludes to the risky nature of being smitten with the allure of new found love. The more readily accessible and enticing you can make your particular gambling venue, the more thats going to take away from the state lottery. 6. The Queen of Hearts raffle is taking over small and large towns in Illinois, but there are a few problems. If not, the game continues for another week with new tickets being sold and the jackpot increasing. Gambling critics and experts say if the laws are not followed and enforced, it can lead to big problems: The prize money could be seized by the government, losing players could demand refunds, the insurance policies of the organizations might not cover accidents, and large crowds can threaten the safety of communities. Under the sealed number cards is a randomly placed queen of hearts card. Nashville Police Chief Brian Fletcher said they received Gilroys complaint and looked into it, but he said she didnt know what she was talking about. Lets face it, its really helped some American Legions and VFWs, he said. "Have the queen when the number is pulled," Mathes said. Lombard, IL 60148 Millstadt also has a raffle conducted by St. James School Athletics at a bar Otts Tavern. Among the requirements found within the Raffle Act, there aretwo major legal risks that should be addressed regarding the Queen of Hearts Raffles. You can choose from the following Raffle Ticket colors: blue, green, magenta, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. The adage famously alludes to the inherent risk of falling in love with a new sensation, but local governments and non-profit organizations can protect their hearts and their raffles from this new sensation by following the requirements found within the Raffle Act. The problem is, some of these mayors and/or village presidents dont pay attention, and theyll just discard it, he said. 8. 100% of all monies taken in must be paid out to the players. To him, the license is still valid, even without an application. After the drawing, all the tickets from that weeks drawing will be destroyed. The Queen of Hearts Committee reserves the right to change this amount from week to week as needed. The Queen of Hearts reign stretches across the state. Shanna Ramsey reaches the winner, Kevin Repsel of LaSalle, by phone after the Queen of Hearts raffle drawing on Sept. 25, 2017, at the VFW hall in Morris. Those crowds, however, bring money not only to the city, but places beyond its borders as well. I said this is the only way you can keep raffles legal, is if you follow these, he said. So many of them were getting in a pickle, he said. People took to social media to blame Gilroy for the Morris shutdown, berating her for disrupting the raffle. Code of State Regulations (CSR) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) Technical Advisory Memorandums (TAMs) Periodic Rule Review. The city is trying to get a grip on policy. This prize amount is based on the current limit set by the Village of Lombard and has the potential to change to a larger amount in the event the Village rules change. Wow, Bogot said. Whether for charitable fundraising purposes or simply gambling revenue, Illinois law covers all revenue streams created by games of chance. Under Texas law, ( Penal Code 47.02) gambling is considered a criminal offense if someone: makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or contest or on the performance of a participant in a game or contest. "Doesn't the law matter anymore?". The QUEEN OF HEARTS game board will be displayed in K's Creek Clubhouse. The non-profit organizations that youre trying to help, dont you want to make sure that the money is actually going to help somebody? Gilroy said. Each week after the drawing, all tickets for that week's drawing will be destroyed. Little small towns like us, we never had to think about it before.. Kaley Johnson: 618-239-2526, @KaleyJohnson6. I mean, theyre just putting on Facebook the pot is $377,000. Good luck, and bless you, Kram said. As such, although smitten to the idea and financial benefits these raffles may provide for non-profit organizations, it is imperative to acknowledge the requirements of the Raffle Act before issuing, seeking, or conducting a raffle. This southwestern Illinois county has the highest median home sale price. The raffles have popped up everywhere from Chicago to Springfield to Carbondale, and across hundreds of different organizations. For other forms of gambling, such as the lottery, casinos, horse-racing and video gaming, the state and city receive a cut off the top. It was a negligence on us. he said. If nothing is available and I have no means of doing it, how can I obtain something that doesnt exist? Kram said. The adage is also applicable to the newest frenzy in charitable fundraising, the Queen of Hearts Raffle. A company that helps Illinois cities and counties write and organize their ordinances has sent 350 letters to its clients, offering advice on how to legally conduct raffles. The existing Albers ordinance essentially says any non-profit, charitable or religious organization can conduct a raffle at any time, at any place, without a license. WATERLOO, Ill. The Waterloo Queen of Hearts drawing is up to $299,500 and the next drawing is tonight. Aviston Mayor Haukap said the raffle there has brought overwhelming crowds. Village President Duane Ripperda said they consulted with their village attorney, Aaron Epplin, before issuing the license. We wanted to make sure this is something that could happen without us being a hindrance to them, Ripperda said. No single tickets. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. Tickets can be purchased immediately following the drawing up to 5 minutes before the next drawing. Its kind of automatic, the way I understand it, the state law says they can do it, and if Nashville didnt want it to happen, then they would have to pass a law banning those.. The organizations eligible to receive a raffle license, include non-profit, religious, charitable, labor, business, fraternal, educational or veterans organizations. When the drawing commences, the raffle operator will pull a ticket and read aloud the name and number. Try and win; thats what its all about, said Bob Blalack, a first-time player. In Germantown, the Sons of American Legion holds a Queen of Hearts raffle at the Millside Inn, a tavern. If you have any questions on the material contained in this guide please contact the Non-Profit Organizations/ Public Charities Division of the Attorney General's Office. 236 E. St. Charles I totally blame the village leaders. Each week tickets are sold in droves to those hopeful individuals seeking an opportunity to pick the Queen of Hearts. Increase attendance by hosting a Queen of Hearts raffle. Its amazing, said Lori Matzenbacher, principal of theSaints Peter and Paul Catholic School. Other organizations appear to be at odds with state regulations by holding the raffles at a commercial location, such as a bar. Raffle Licenses This winner of the jackpot need not be present. Tickets may not be retrieved or edited once placed in the lockbox or drum. The whole village is there to help each other. However, if no such ordinance exists, the Raffle Act provides that the State may charge any person in violation of the Act with a Class C misdemeanor. They said when they asked Mayor Erik Rolf about the raffle, he told them they did not need one based on Nashvilles laws. Many ticket buyers come eagerly prepared with their customized rubber stamps etched with their names and numbers to quickly fill out their tickets. Queen of Hearts and Blue Raffle drawings are every Tuesday at 8pm. Millstadt also had three Queen of Hearts raffles in the past two years through the Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. James Athletics and Knights of Columbus. Officials initially said that confusion arose because of a change in the state law in 2015, but that change merely added poker runs to the licensing legislation. If the source note at the end of a Section of the statutes includes a Public Act that has not yet taken effect, the version of the law that is currently in effect may have already been removed from the database and you should refer to that Public Act to see the changes made to the current law. Waterloos mayor, Tom Smith, and attorney, Daniel Hayes, could not be reached for comment. Tax withholding is required when the prize is more than $5,000 and more than 300 times the ticket price. They decided to do it on their own and they fell behind, and were adopting new laws. At least a dozen Queen of Hearts raffles in the metro-east may not be in accordance with state law, according to a Belleville News-Democrat investigation. The initial fee for a raffle license is $25.00 or 1%, whichever is higher, of the total retail value of all prizes awarded if the total value of all prizes is determined at the time of application. Along with enacting a raffle licensing ordinance, local governments should be aware that setting a maximum prize amount awarded in each raffle is required by the Raffle Act. Organizations in the village are good for everybody; they all help us prosper in some way.. Instead, the ordinance acts as a blanket license for any raffles they want to conduct, he said. The Queen of Hearts drawing in Waterloo has reached $1,397,265. Organizations and communities try to stay up-to-date, Sutton said, But boy, its really difficult to keep up with all the states laws.. The highest its ever been in the raffles six-year history, and closing in on the drawing raffle limit of $2 million. The Illinois Department of Revenue stopped. Once an ordinance is enacted, the licensing body must provide a licensing structure for the raffles, including a maximum award limit on prizes, maximum money to be paid out, and maximum price allowable to ticket sales. The temptation for someone to take money gets so real because its so big. Because the statute database is maintained primarily for legislative drafting purposes, statutory changes are sometimes included in the statute database before they take effect. www.gaming.ny.gov Page 1 of 7 Search for the Queen of Hearts (Rev. WATERLOO, Ill. Thousands of people took over Waterloos North Market Street, all for a chance at a million dollars. (630) 627-2353, A Lasallian College Preparatory High School QUEEN OF HEARTS, that card will be removed from play and the game continues and there will be no payout. About Admissions Academics Athletics Student Life Parents Alumni Support Montini Catholic A Lasallian College Preparatory High School Montini Catholic If the nonprofit organization holds three or fewer raffles throughout a given calendar year, then a special limited raffle license is sufficient. In some cases, the city regulations do not follow state law. "Gambling" includes drawings, raffles, lotteries, and any other games of chance. They put an added burden on smaller towns, Hilmes said. Ripperda said they went through their lawyer to make sure everything was done legally for the Legion, and Millside Inn wont receive any of the money raised by the raffle. Gilroy, however, said cities dont pay enough attention to state law when they write their ordinances. If I remember, they even have to sign that theyre responsible to comply with the ordinances.. Ticket sales will END 5 minutes prior to the drawing. Although considered gambling, these raffles are legally permissible under the regulations established in the Illinois Raffles and Poker Runs Act 230 ILCS 15/0.01et al., (the Raffle Act). Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. First and foremost, if a raffle licensing ordinance is enacted, the ordinance should grant the local government the authority to suspend or revoke the raffle license and also require that a fidelity bond is secured to insure against such circumstances. In other cases, the raffle ordinances in the cities dont appear to be consistent with state law. 601 S. Westmore Although it is important to understand the risks associated with these raffles, it is also necessary to understand how these raffles operate. One Illinois resident, however, has spent years studying raffle regulations and she told Nashville in 2016 that the city had a problem. Since then, she has researched, scrutinized and called out dozens of gambling events that she believes have not followed local and state laws. Opinion 2018-012: Queen of hearts; Opinion 2013-029: . This story was originally published November 29, 2017, 10:20 AM. I checked with a few city attorneys and the mayor, and they said it wasnt true. Tickets are six for $5 and there is no limit to how many you can purchase. The Queen hid for 24 weeks under card number 50. Municipalities and counties do not have to pass raffle ordinances, but without one, they cannot issue legitimate raffle licenses. Illinois Gaming Board administrator Mark Ostrowski said the board can revoke the video-gaming license of an establishment if they violate gambling laws. With the Queen, however, comes her rules. My assessment is, it falls on the municipalities to be responsible for these activities.. People stand in line to buy Queen of Hearts raffle tickets at the McHenry VFW Post 4600 on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in McHenry. Corporate Partner Program In-Kind Donations Contact Us. Stop making sense: Why a new Art Institute show on Dal revisits surrealism at exactly the right time, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Her crusade, however, has not made her very popular with towns or their residents. We got a letter from the mayor that said we do not have a license requirement. The need for a raffle licensing ordinance was recently played out in Morris, Illinois, when their own Queen of Hearts Raffle was hindered because no such ordinance existed. Under the Illinois Raffle and Poker Runs Act, a Queen of Hearts raffle with a jackpot that is expected to top $1 million, which currently holds a Queen of Hearts raffle, the Nashville American Legions Queen of Hearts raffle reached, holds a Queen of Hearts raffle at the Millside Inn, is even being conducted by a country club, Aviston Queen of Hearts jackpot rolls over, will top $1 million, Wounded Dupo police officer is doing about as well as can be expected, his wife says, Autopsy results released for Troy man found dead in his home months after being reported missing. Aviston Mayor Haukap said a Gaming Board employee checked the American Legions license but did not ask for their application. The fire department had all kinds of heck, he said. Participants expect a chance to receive a "promised a thing of value" in exchange for a ticket, which serves as the claim to a prize. Chris Lee . If a prize of greater than $5,000 is awarded, the winner will need to confirm their identity and social security number by completing and signing an IRS Form W-2G. His last newsletter included updates to the raffle law. The family of man slain by the suspect who shot the officer is raising funds for his funeral. state and local laws, and is void where prohibited by such . Information maintained by the Legislative Reference Bureau, Updating the database of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is an ongoing process. Gilroy said shes seen cities become more adept at handling raffles once they get into the routine of it. Until then, however, the towns may not know what theyre dealing with. Heiligenstein said many of the cities mentioned in the News-Democrats report were the same cities that decided to create their own raffle regulations. Nashville, however, has never passed an ordinance permitting raffles in the city. They think everything is allowed now because you have so much of it, Gilroy said. A winner from an out of state lodge may also have state taxes withheld in accordance with the laws of his or her . In addition, the IRS requires a withholding of 30% of the winnings, less the amount of the wager. The overcrowding problem is one of the reasons Caseyville revised its ordinances after a raffle last year got so popular that emergency vehicles couldnt drive down the streets. The family of man slain by the suspect who shot the officer is raising funds for his funeral. My interpretation for the Act is to require establishments to get a permit only if the jurisdiction issues permits and licenses, Gruenke said. The drawing is at 7:00 pm. If no raffle licensing ordinance has been enacted, no organization may legally operate a raffle. Professor Kindt said he isnt surprised by the popularity of the Queen of Hearts raffle. As such, although the Raffle Act provides a baseline of restrictions required to be within each applicable ordinance, the Act specifically allows local governments to enact further restrictions at their own discretion. Queen of Hearts Raffle Licenses. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased during all business hours, Wed-Fri from 11am-8pm. If its the queen of hearts, the person wins the jackpot. The raffle took place after temporarily being placed on hold after organizers were told the drawing violated a state law . One of the things that was important to me was to make sure all my is were dotted and my ts were crossed, because this could possibly be a large payout, and I dont want any problems for my school or the fundraiser, Green said. Someone picked the queen of hearts at the Aviston raffle. Section 4620.23 - Search for the Queen of Hearts (a) The play. Thus, when drafting the raffle ordinance, the local officials should set a maximum amount that corresponds with the possible prize value of these raffles. The ordinance should also, (1) define which types of non-profit organizations can receive a raffle license, (2) who within the organization is in control of operating the raffle, (3) specifically describe the location where the raffle tickets may be sold and where the prizes may be awarded, and (4) at the local governments discretion, require a fidelity bond at a certain amount to guarantee payment of the prize. Airbnbs are popping up all over Belleville. Denny Tribout, owner of Tribout games and carnival supply in Belleville, said he has sold Queen of Hearts game boards to 45 metro-east locations in the past two years, introducing the game to 33 different towns. The Knights and the Legion didnt fill out license applications for any raffles. 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