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Responsible Gaming Innovation

for Veterans, Nonprofits & Gaming Communities

Modernizing nonprofit fundraising through regulated digital raffles, ESG accountability, and RegChain technology.

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A new model for charitable gaming where responsible innovation, regulatory transparency, sponsorship, and measurable local ESG impact work together.

For Departments

For Posts

For Donors

For Regulators

VFW Raffles is a new standard for charitable gaming environment, social and governance activities.

From Play to Purpose

ESG in Action:

VFW Digital Raffles show how funds are raised, where they are directed, and how they support veterans and communities over time with no Post left behind.

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VFW National Convention | 25-29 July 2026 |  Reno, Nevada

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National VFW Leadership in Responsible Fundraising Innovation

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is taking a leadership role in modernizing nonprofit fundraising capabilities through the VFW Digital Raffle Program. In collaboration with Gaming Benefits Corporation, the program provides VFW Posts, Departments and affiliates with access to regulated digital raffle technology, compliance support, sponsorship opportunities, and impact reporting tools designed for today’s charitable gaming environment.

This effort reflects a simple principle: nonprofit organizations serving veterans should not be left behind as gaming, payments, and fundraising move into digital channels.

Easy Onboarding 

VFW Raffles helps VFWs and their affiliates to independently work together to preserve our Posts.

Activate Support

All enrollees receive a complementary multimedia, benefits & support

Proof of Purpose

All transactions are immutably recorded within an inherently transparent governance ecosystem aligned with laws and VFW Bylaws.

About the Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is the oldest and largest nonprofit combat veterans service organization serving all veterans, military service members, and their communities.

With roots dating back to 1899, the VFW has built a national legacy of advocacy, service, camaraderie, and community support for America’s veterans and their communities-leading the way for accountability in governance.

Through the VFW Digital Raffle Program, the organization is leading again, helping usher in the modernization of nonprofit fundraising capabilities while preserving its longstanding mission of service to veterans.

Program Benefits

  • Creates a modern fundraising channel for VFW Departments and Posts.
  • Expands participation beyond local events and in-person ticket sales.
  • Supports Department, Post, Foundation, and veteran service missions.
  • Provides a compliant digital raffle structure adapted to state requirements.
  • Uses platform compliance tools for reporting, tracking, and accountability.
  • Helps protect the VFW brand through a standardized national program.
  • Gives Posts a practical way to participate in digital fundraising without building their own technology.
    • Creates sponsor-ready opportunities tied to measurable charitable impact.
    • Demonstrates VFW leadership in responsible charitable gaming and digital innovation.
    • Builds a repeatable model that can be licensed, onboarded, deployed, and expanded across states.

    Preserve the Post, connect the community, and prove the impact — with no fees, no signup cost, and no space required.

    Benefits to Departments

    • Opens a new revenue channel to support Department programs, services, and operations.
    • Provides a scalable fundraising model that can include Posts across the state.
    • Helps Departments lead charitable gaming modernization in their jurisdiction.
    • Creates a Department-level hub for licensing, compliance, oversight, and coordination.
    • Strengthens the Department’s role in supporting Posts with modern tools.
    • Enables statewide or regional campaigns that are bigger than any single Post could run alone.
    • Supports sponsor relationships by offering visible, measurable impact.
    • Provides access to digital reporting tools that reduce manual administrative burden.
    • Helps Departments demonstrate transparency to regulators, members, sponsors, and the public.
    • Builds a repeatable program that can grow year after year.

       

      Department Responsibilities

      • Coordinate the VFW Digital Raffle Program at the state level.
      • Support licensing and compliance where required by state law.
      • Approve and guide participating Posts.
      • Designate a responsible Department contact for program administration.
      • Work with the VFW Foundation, VFW National, and GBC.
      • Use platform tools for tracking, reporting, and oversight.
      • Help ensure proceeds are handled according to law and program rules.
      • Support Post onboarding, education, and participation.
      • Protect the VFW brand and mission.

       

      Benefits to Posts

      • Gives Posts a modern fundraising tool without requiring them to build or manage technology.
      • Allows Posts to participate even if they do not have a large facility, canteen, or event staff.
      • Expands reach to members, supporters, families, sponsors, and local communities online.
      • Creates a new source of funds for Post programs, relief efforts, community work, and veteran support.
      • Reduces reliance on traditional in-person raffles, paper tickets, and manual tracking.
      • Helps Posts tell their local story and connect fundraising to visible community impact.
      • Allows Posts to benefit from Department-level licensing and program infrastructure where permitted.
      • Supports local engagement through digital promotion, QR codes, mobile participation, and public-facing campaigns.
      • Gives Posts a compliant path into digital charitable gaming.
      • Helps ensure no Post is left behind as fundraising moves into the digital space.

      Post Responsibilities

      • Complete program enrollment and provide required Post information.
      • Designate a local program contact.
      • Promote approved raffle campaigns to members and supporters.
      • Use approved links, QR codes, materials, and platform tools.
      • Follow program rules, VFW requirements, and applicable law.
      • Support accurate tracking of local participation and proceeds.
      • Use proceeds for approved veteran, charitable, community, or Post purposes.
      • Cooperate with Department, VFW Foundation, and GBC reporting needs.
      • Represent the VFW brand responsibly in all local promotion.

      Donor Benefits

      • Support VFW programs from any approved location.
      • Participate easily by phone, computer, QR code, or campaign link.
      • Help fund veteran, charitable, community, and Post programs.
      • Support local Posts and Department-wide campaigns.
      • Participate in a secure digital raffle experience.
      • View clear raffle information, rules, and prize details.
      • Help expand the reach of VFW charitable fundraising.
      • Support transparent, accountable charitable gaming.
      • Share campaigns with family, friends, and local supporters.
      • Turn participation into measurable impact for veterans and communities.

      Donor Responsibilities

      • Review raffle rules, eligibility requirements, and prize details before participating.
      • Participate only from approved locations where required by law.
      • Provide accurate contact and payment information.
      • Use only official raffle links, QR codes, and approved program pages.
      • Do not attempt to purchase entries on behalf of ineligible participants.
      • Keep confirmation details for personal records.
      • Claim prizes according to the published raffle rules and timelines.
      • Participate responsibly and within personal limits.
      • Contact program support with questions, errors, or concerns.
      • Respect that all raffles are subject to applicable law, verification, and compliance review.

      Regulator Benefits

      • Provide a fair and equitable playing field for charitable gaming
      • Gain clearer visibility into charitable raffle activity.
      • Access standardized digital records for sales, proceeds, and prize activity.
      • Reduce reliance on paper records and after-the-fact reconciliation.
      • Support faster review, audit, and reporting processes.
      • Improve oversight without adding unnecessary burden to charitable organizations.
      • Verify activity through platform-based tracking and compliance tools.
      • Help ensure raffles follow applicable state laws and approved program rules.
      • Strengthen consumer protection through transparent raffle operations.
      • Support responsible charitable gaming with measurable data.
      • Encourage innovation while preserving public trust and regulatory control.

      Regulator Responsibilities

      • Review licensing, registration, or approval requirements under applicable state law.
      • Confirm the legal structure for Department, Foundation, or Post participation.
      • Provide guidance on allowable raffle formats, ticketing, prizes, and proceeds.
      • Review required reports, records, or filings submitted through the program.
      • Identify state-specific restrictions, disclosures, or operational requirements.
      • Communicate compliance concerns or corrective actions when needed.
      • Coordinate with licensed charitable organizations and program representatives.
      • Preserve oversight of charitable gaming activity within the state.
      • Support fair, transparent, and lawful operation of approved raffle campaigns.
      • Use available reporting and audit tools to verify compliance and protect the public.

      A National Benefit

      This program helps modernize American service. By equipping the VFW with digital fundraising infrastructure, the VFW Digital Raffle Program gives local Posts and Departments a new way to sustain their missions, reach more supporters, and fund the work veterans and communities depend on.

      Not every VFW can participate in a digital raffle yet, but every VFW can benefit: through the VFW National Foundation, compliant raffles in permitted states can generate support for Departments and Posts across the country.

      An Industry Benefit

      This program helps modernize charitable gaming. It creates a model where digital raffles are not only easier to participate in, but easier to oversee, verify, and trust — proving that gaming can be built around truly transparent compliance, accountability, and measurable public benefit.

      VFW NV Foundation 50/50 Raffle Premiere

      CHOOSE YOUR BENEFICIARY

      PICK A POST OR CHOOSE THE VFW NV DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION

      35% to the selected beneficiary.
      Each designated Post or beneficiary receives its pro rata share of 35% of the ticket purchase.

      5% to the VFW Nevada Foundation.
      The Foundation receives 5% of every transaction. When selected as the beneficiary, it also receives the 35% beneficiary share, for a total of 40%.

      ALL PROCEEDS ARE TRACKED. EACH BENEFICIARY REPORTS USE FUNDS.

       

      Developed with Gaming Benefits Corporation, the VFW Digital Raffle Program combines regulated digital raffle technology, GLI-certified gaming infrastructure, RegChain verification, and extended impact reporting to help charitable gaming do more than raise funds — it proves purpose, strengthens accountability, and benefits veterans.

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