Charity Bingo Division
General Information
Charity Bingo is one of the only forms of legal gambling in Georgia. Other than the lottery, raffles, and Charity Bingo, gambling is prohibited in the State of Georgia. Each week, charity organizations across the state host Bingo events to raise money for civic engagement and charitable causes.
Rules and Regulations
Charitable Bingo in the State of Georgia is regulated under Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) and the Georgia Charity Bingo Rules and Regulations, Department 92, Chapter 92-2 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia. These statutes and regulations establish the legal framework governing the licensing, operation, oversight, and enforcement of charitable bingo activities to ensure they are conducted fairly, transparently, and in accordance with state law.
Applying for a License or Permit
Comprehensive Information for Obtaining Bingo Credentials
One-Time permits are available for schools, religious organizations, and other eligible nonprofits. If your organization would like to obtain a One-Time permit, please submit a letter at least 3 weeks before the event on organization letterhead, listing the date, time, location, and purpose of the event via our Contact Charity Bingo form >>
Bingo licenses are issued to nonprofit organizations that satisfy the eligibility requirements established by the Georgia Charity Bingo Rules and Regulations. In addition to meeting these requirements, applicants must submit a completed application and all supporting documentation identified on the Georgia Pre-License Bingo Checklist. Applications that are incomplete or lack the required documentation will be denied.
All completed documents can be submitted via our Contact Charity Bingo form >>
To renew your organization's Bingo License, submit a completed renewal application along with the required $100 renewal fee, payable here. Before submitting your renewal, please ensure that your organization is in compliance with all filing requirements. Your organization must have a current Compliance Form on file, and the Annual Report for the preceding reporting year must also have been submitted.
Annual Reporting Requirements
All licensed organizations are required to submit their Compliance Form following the election of new officers. In addition to this, organizations must submit their Annual Report, prepared by a Certified Public Accountant by May 1st.
All completed documents can be submitted via our Contact Charity Bingo form, emailed to [email protected], or mailed to Office of Charity Bingo, Secretary of State, 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA, 30334.
Download the Compliance Form >>>
Bingo Worker Information
Prospective bingo workers must complete and submit a Personal History and Background Form and undergo fingerprint-based background screening through the Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS). AFTER fingerprinting has been completed, the Personal History and Background Form should be submitted to [email protected].
To complete the Bingo fingerprinting process, please visit: ga.state.identogo.com
For step-by-step instructions, please click here.
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Related Resources
- Online Resource Purchase or Renew License
- Form Georgia Pre-License Bingo Checklist
- Online Resource Charity Bingo Rules and Regulations
- Web Page More Charity Bingo Forms