Properly qualified organizations may conduct certain games of chance in New Mexico for fundraising purposes on a limited basis. Examples of gambling specifically permitted by law include activities conducted under the a) Gaming Control Act, 60-2E-1 thru 60-2E-62 NMSA 1978, 15.1.1 thru 15.1.26 NMAC, b) the Horse Racing Act, 60-1A-1 thru 60-1A-30 NMSA 1978, 15.2.1 thru 15.2.7 NMAC, c) the State Lottery Act, 6-24-1 thru 6-24-34 NMSA 1978, and d) the Bingo and Raffle Act, 60-2F-1 thru 60-2F-26 NMSA, 15.4.1 thru 15.4.9 NMAC. Unless specifically permitted by law, gambling is prohibited in New Mexico pursuant to §60-2E-4 of the Gaming Control Act and the New Mexico Criminal Code, 30-19-1 thru 30-19-15 NMSA 1978. This updated version is prepared by the NM Gaming Control Board. This guide was first developed by the NM Alcohol and Gaming Division as “A Guide to Conducting Fundraising Activities in New Mexico”. A Guide to Gambling / Gaming Activities in New Mexico
