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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 (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.”
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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