About LD 1902 – Modernizing charitable Gaming

LD 1902 is a bipartisan effort sponsored by Senator Craig Hickman and cosponsored by:

• Senate President Mattie Daughtry
•  House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham
• Representative Quentin Chapman
•  Representative Laura Supica

The bill allows eligible nonprofits, including veteran organizations, to offer modern electronic versions of long-standing sealed-ticket fundraising games (“Lucky 7s”). Participation is entirely voluntary.

Why This Matters

For decades, fundraising games have helped support groups such as the VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Elks, Eagles, and other civic organizations.

Those dollars fund:

• Scholarships
• Veterans’ assistance
• Youth programs
• Fuel help
• Community events
• Local charities

With rising costs and aging membership, these organizations need tools to remain sustainable.
LD 1902 helps keep them strong — today and for the next generation.

What the Bill Does

✔ Modernizes — but does not replace — paper pull-tab fundraising
✔ Creates real-time electronic tracking & reporting to the Maine Gambling Control Unit (GCU)
✔ Improves transparency, oversight & compliance
✔ Establishes reasonable limits on devices per organization
✔ Reduces paperwork & administrative burden
✔ Supports nonprofit financial stability & community giving
✔ Applies only to state-licensed nonprofit organizations

This legislation supports mission-driven fundraising, not casinos or commercial gaming.

Who Benefits

• Veteran Service Organizations
• Civic & Fraternal Clubs
• Local Charities
• Maine Communities
• The People They Serve

Who Supports LD 1902

A growing coalition of veteran, nonprofit, and civic organizations across Maine.