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Or. Rev. Stat. § 167.121 (2026)

Local authorization of social games

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      167.121 Local authorization of social games. Counties and cities may, by ordinance, authorize the playing or conducting of a social game in a private business, private club or in a place of public accommodation. Such ordinances may provide for regulation or licensing of the social games authorized. [1974 c.7 §3]

 

      Note: 167.121 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 167 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1991–2021 · leading case: Dewberry v. Kulongoski, 406 F. Supp. 2d 1136 (D. Or. 2005).
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Dewberry v. Kulongoski, 406 F. Supp. 2d 1136 (D. Or. 2005). · cites it 4× “118 (authorizing charitable, religious and fraternal organizations to conduct “contests of chance,” including bingo, lotto or raffle games, and “Monte Carlo” events such as blackjack, roulette, and craps); Or.Rev.Stat. § 167.121 (authorizing counties and cities to permit “social…”
City of Portland v. Jackson, 850 P.2d 1093 (Or. 1993). · cites it 2× “, ORS 167.121, authorizing cities and counties to allow certain "social games" in the face of state gambling laws.”
MT & M Gaming, Inc. v. City of Portland, 383 P.3d 800 (Or. 2016). “ORS 167.121. The City of Portland has enacted an ordinance that allows businesses and clubs to offer social games if they obtain a permit from the city.”
Mt & M Gaming, Inc. v. City of Portland, 360 P.3d 611 (Or. Ct. App. 2015). “117(21) provides: ‘“Social game’ means: “(a) A game, other than a lottery, between players in a private home where no house player, house bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from the operation of the social game; and “(b) If authorized pursuant to ORS 167.121,…”
Oregon Racing, Inc. v. Oregon State Lottery, 485 P.3d 912 (Or. Ct. App. 2021). “A “social game” is defined as “(a) A game, other than a lottery, between players in a private home where no house player, house bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from the operation of the social game; and “(b) If authorized pursuant to ORS 167.121 [allowing…”
MT & M Gaming, Inc. v. City of Portland, No. S063648 (Or. Nov. 3, 2016). “ORS 167.121. The City of Portland has enacted an ordinance that allows businesses and clubs to offer social games if they obtain a permit from the city.”
State v. Hansen, 816 P.2d 706 (Or. Ct. App. 1991). “4 “ ‘Social game’ means: “(a) A game, other than a lottery, between players in a private home where no house player, house bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from the operation of the social game; and “(b) If authorized pursuant to ORS 167.121, a game, other…”
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