Civic organizations that use raffles with substantial cash prizes to raise money say a state rule change hidden in the last state budget bill, capping cash raffle prizes at $1,000, hampers their ability to bring in money to support their efforts to help their communities. “It impacts us directly. The Elks, in Maine, raise over $5 million a year, some of that through raffles,” said Mike Michaud, exalted ruler of the Augusta Elks Lodge.
Civic Groups Say New Maine Rule On Raffles Hampers Fundraising
Keith Edwards, Portland Press Herald
Fri, 02/16/2018 - 6:34pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Cumberland County Portland
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