Bingo License

Nonprofit organizations and charities must have a Bingo License to host bingo games where players must pay money to participate.

There are two steps to getting a Bingo License.

Get an ID number from the New York State Gaming Commission.
Contact the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to complete the application process.

You can learn how to get a Bingo License ID number and required applications online or by phone.

Online

Learn about Bingo Licenses.

Download Bingo License applications.

By Phone

Agency: New York State Gaming Commission
Phone Number: (518) 388-3300
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

After you've been issued an ID number by the State, you must apply for a Bingo Game Operator License with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

The license fee is $18.75 per occasion. You can hold a maximum number of 216 occasions each year. You can't conduct bingo games on more than 18 days in a three-month period.

Online

Learn how to apply for a Bingo Game Operator License.

By Phone

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Bingo and Games of Chance Special Application
Phone Number: (212) 487-4075
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Online

Business Toolbox

With the DCWP Business Toolbox, you can learn about:

Laws you need to know and obey
Other licenses you might need
What DCWP inspectors look for in your industry and avoid violations
How to handle consumer complaints

You can also download:

Required signs
Checklists
Publications, tips, and FAQs
Model contracts and receipts
Other templates

Go to the DCWP Business Toolbox.

DCWP Account

With a DCWP online account, you can:

Apply for or renew a license
Submit more documents for your license application (if you applied in person)
Track your application
Pay fines and fees
Resolve DCWP violations
Access your DCWP records
Update your business information, such as:
- Your name or business name
- Contact information
- Corporate officer
Request license replacements
Request an inspection
Ask a question about workplace law

Log in or register for a DCWP account.

In Person

Licensing appointments are available in hardship cases (physical disabilities or other impairments) that require an in-person visit.

Learn more about in-person appointments.

Schedule by Email

LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov

Schedule by Phone