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Gambling, Raffles, and Betting Pools

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Ethics guidance from the Departmental Ethics Office in the Department of Interior.  

Unless authorized by statute or regulation, all forms of gambling activities are prohibited at all times in facilities owned or leased by the Government. Federal employees may not engage in gambling activities while on duty. Prohibited gambling activities include, but are not limited to, raffles, lotteries, numbers (games), football pools, etc.  See 5 C.F.R. § 735.201 and 41 C.F.R. § 102-74.395.