50/50 For All

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Press kit

Key statistics, source documents, methodology, and contact for journalists, researchers, and legislative staff covering the 50/50 For All effort.

Headline numbers

$61,877,832
Pro sports 50/50 gross receipts, 2016–2024
$30,835,645
To charitable purposes
23 yrs
Since last aggregate data published for 320.5 nonprofit program
~200,000
California nonprofits covered by the 90% rule

Key sources

  • SB 650 (2023)Bill text

    Sen. Dodd's bill making the 50/50 sports raffle program permanent.

  • Penal Code 320.5Statute

    The 90% nonprofit raffle rule.

  • Penal Code 320.6Statute

    The 50% pro sports raffle rule.

  • CA Bureau of Gambling ControlBGC page

    Annual Major League Sports Raffle reports — source for all figures on this site.

  • CA AG Nonprofit Raffle ProgramAG page

    Where 320.5 data would live if it were compiled.

Methodology

Sports raffle figures are compiled from individual 50/50 raffle reports filed with the California Bureau of Gambling Control by pro sports nonprofit foundations, covering fiscal years 2016 through 2024. The IRS 990 gaming revenue sample draws from ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, targeting 302 California nonprofit categories most likely to conduct gaming activities (VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Rotary, Lions, PTAs, booster clubs) across 2011–2024.

Contact

For press inquiries, fact checks, or to request raw data.

press@5050forall.com

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