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How to run bingo legally

The legal basis for bingo is complex. Make sure you carefully follow all the rules for the type of gaming you want to run.

This includes playing bingo:

  • at home
  • in places which aren't open to the public
  • online
  • in types of clubs
  • in pubs and bars
  • in premises which already have a gambling licence
  • for fundraising.
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Last updated: 6 October 2026

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