Massachusetts (yes) Published July 20, 2016 | By Chance2Win Massachusetts allows charity raffles. Please the following for more info: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271 § 7A Attorney General http://www.mass.gov/ago/doing-business-in-massachusetts/public-charities-or-not-for-profits/soliciting-funds/raffles-and-other-gaming-activity/guidance-on-raffles/ Raffles are authorized by state law, but issued by local governments.