Starting January 1, 2026, the IRS raised the W-2G reporting threshold to $2,000. If your nonprofit runs raffles or any form of charitable gaming, this change affects how you handle winner paperwork. It is good news in terms of administrative burden. But “less paperwork required” is not the same as “no rules to follow,” and the details still matter.

Maine nonprofits raise tens of millions each year through charitable gaming, but the GCU’s 2025 town halls made one thing clear: the fastest way to get in trouble is to “wing it.” This recap breaks down the biggest themes, the real situations that triggered new rules, and the practical steps to stay compliant while still fundraising aggressively.