If you want to hold a bingo game in California, you’ll need a license. There are a few different types of licenses you can get, depending on the type of game you’re planning to host.
The first type of license is a charitable bingo game license. This license is only good for bingo games that are hosted by nonprofit organizations.
You’ll need to provide proof that your organization is a nonprofit, and you must also keep track of all the money raised through your games.
The second type of license is a commercial bingo game license. This type of license is good for any type of bingo game, including for profit ventures.
You’ll need to provide proof that your game is legal and that all the players are over the age of 18. You’ll also need to keep track of all the money raised through your games, and pay taxes on any profits you make.
The final type of license is a social club bingo game license. This license is only good for social clubs that have at least 50 members.
You’ll need to provide evidence that your club is a social club, and you must also have a written agreement with the California Department of Justice stating that your club will not host any gambling activities other than bingo games.
