The fundamental principles of bingo and how bingo is defined.įind out more about the different kinds of gaming and check whether or not you'll need a licence. You'll need an operating licence to provide bingo to players in bingo halls and remote bingo services where people pay to play. Premises licences are issued by local licensing authorities.

We issue operating licences and personal licences. You may need more than one of the following: There are different types of licences that bingo businesses may need to apply for. Read our guide on how to run bingo legally to find out the rules for the type of gaming you plan to run and whether you'll need a licence or permit. There are some exceptions where you do not need a licence to run bingo, including bingo for fundraising. If you are providing bingo from a premises, you'll also need a licence from the local licensing authority where the premises will be located. Your licence must cover the appropriate activity. You must have a licence if you want to run any kind of online or 'remote' bingo, such as using gambling websites and apps. Generally, you need a licence from us to provide bingo to players for commercial gain in Great Britain.

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