The rules about playing bingo as prize gaming depend on the type of premises it is played in.
You must make sure you only offer the type of gaming you're permitted to, as follows:
For the following, the game of bingo must take place over one day only:
These restrictions do not apply to licensed bingo premises.
In Adult Gaming Centres, licensed and unlicensed family entertainment centres and travelling fairs, you must also make sure that:
You must also follow additional rules - including keeping to the maximum prize limits. These depend on the type of premises, as follows.
You can't:
You must also adhere to the following rules, including prize limits and maximum participation fees, which vary depending on the type of premises.
The maximum participation fee you can charge people is £1 per chance to win 1 or more prizes in a game.
The maximum aggregate participation fees per game are £500.
The maximum single prize limit is £70 cash or in prize value (if under 18s are allowed on the premises). Or, the maximum prize limit is £100 (if under 18s are not allowed on the premises).
The maximum aggregate prize fund (cash or in prize value) per game is £500.
Under 18s cannot take part in prize gaming at a bingo hall.
For example, AGCs offer games which include slots, casino-style games and fruit machines. AGCs must have a Gambling Commission licence.
The maximum participation fee is £1 per chance to win 1 or more prizes in a game.
The maximum aggregate participation fees per game are £500.
The maximum single prize limit is £70 cash or in prize value.
The maximum aggregate prize fund (cash or in prize value) per game is £500.
Under 18s cannot take part in this kind of gaming at an AGC.
They're allowed to provide an unlimited number of certain types of gaming machine in a premise which is open to all ages. FECs must have a Gambling Commission licence.
The maximum participation fee is £1 per chance to win 1 or more prizes in a game.
The maximum aggregate participation fees per game are £500.
The maximum single prize limit is £70 cash or in prize value.
The maximum aggregate prize fund (cash or in prize value) per game is £500.
Unlicensed FECs must have a permit from the local licensing authority.
The maximum participation fee is £1 per chance to win 1 or more prizes in a game.
The maximum aggregate participation fees per game are £500.
The maximum single prize limit is £70 cash or in prize value.
The maximum aggregate prize fund (cash or in prize value) per game is £500.
At a travelling fair, the bingo must be an ancillary (additional) amusement at the fair. For example, a travelling fair could offer bingo as well as their main attractions of fairground rides.
The maximum participation fee is £1 per chance to win 1 or more prizes in a game.
The maximum aggregate participation fees per game are £500.
The maximum single prize limit is £70 cash or in prize value.
The maximum aggregate prize fund (cash or in prize value) per game is £500.
Under 18s can take part in this kind of gaming at a travelling fair.
Last updated: 29 April 2024
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