Can someone please tell me what Regulation contains information about not having lotteries in the bank. I have employees who want to offer a lottery type- game of chance football game at work for employees. I just want to be sure this is OK. Thanks.

Don't sponsor it. Office pools are not illegal, correct? I ask because I actually don't know for sure....and I may or not participate in them....

All unlicensed sports betting is illegal - including office pools.

National Bank Act (12 USC 25a) prohibits lottery activities by national banks.

If a state bank check your state laws.

For IN look to IC 4-32-1-2. It says a licensed qualified organization may engage in a raffle. IC-4-32-6-20 defines a qualified organization. Banks do not come within the definition.

Office pools are subject to state law. Technically in WA office pools are not legal (but the only penalty might be a letter from the state gaming commision telling you to stop).

Banks (and other businesses) usually look the other way for small departmental pools. I have stopped ones that got totally out of hand size wise with outside parties (family, customers) participating.