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A Pennsylvania nonprofit is refunding thousands after learning it violated state law by accepting online raffle payments—thanks to a surprise FBI alert. The Lancaster Snow Angels, unaware the 1988 law didn’t cover digital transactions, are now warning other groups, especially fire departments and community orgs, to check compliance. Lawmakers in Harrisburg are pushing three bills to modernize raffle rules, allowing online sales with safeguards like age verification and in-state limits. The nonprofit, now facing tougher fundraising, says it’s committed to staying legal while serving its community. Meanwhile, their online platform provider, Zeffy, remains silent on whether they knew about the law or how many others might be affected.

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