§ 12-84. Exceptions.

(a)

Bingo. The prohibitions in section 12-83 above shall not apply to participants in the game commonly known as "bingo," provided it is conducted in accordance with "An Act making lawful the conducting of bingo by certain non-profit organizations, requiring licensing and prescribing regulations therefor." (ILCS ch. 230, act 25, § 1 et seq.)

(b)

Lottery. The prohibitions in section 12-83 above shall not apply to participants in the Illinois State lottery, provided it is conducted in accordance with "An Act to implement and regulate a lottery within the State," (ILCS ch. 20, act 1605, § 1 et seq.)

(c)

Charitable gaming. The prohibition in section 12-83 above shall not apply to organizers or participants in charitable gaming activities, provided that said activities are conducted in accordance with the Illinois Charitable Games Act, ILCS ch. 230, act 30, §1 et seq.

(d)

Licensed raffles. The prohibition in section 12-83 above shall not apply to individuals conducting and participating in a raffle conducted in accordance with the Illinois Raffles Act, 230 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq., and licensed in conformance with this section.

(Code 1993, §§ 12-5.1—12-5.4)