The Kansas Constitution provides the answer to whether or not gambling is legal or illegal. Some forms of gambling are legal in Kansas, but most forms of gambling are illegal.
What crimes are related to gambling devices?Īre 'skill stop' or 'Cherry master' machines legal? How can one distinguish between an illegal gambling device and a legal amusement device'? What is the difference between a 'raffle' and a 'drawing'? What is the crime of 'illegal bingo operation'? What is the crime of 'commercial gambling'? What can I do if I suspect that someone in my community is committing a gambling crime? What is the KRGC's role in illegal gambling? Is there an exception to the gambling laws that allows charities to conduct raffles, casino nights and poker tournaments as fundraising events? Below are answers to some of the questions most frequently asked. Over the past six years since records have been kept, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) has received an average of more than 200 phone calls and email inquiries annually. Illegal Gambling – Frequently Asked Questions
