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Bingo in Connecticut

Each municipality is responsible for permitting and enforcement of all bingo games taking place in their town. In addition, post-event reporting must be made to the municipality that issued the permit. The chief of police is responsible for the permitting and enforcement of bingo games. If there is no chief of police, then the municipality’s chief executive officer is responsible.

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is responsible for permitting sealed ticket activities and registering manufacturers and distributors of sealed ticket game products and equipment. DCP is also responsible for registering qualified equipment dealers of bingo, bazaar and raffle equipment. All other permits related to bingo, bazaars and raffles are the responsibility of the municipalities.

Learn more about the Gaming Division  

Types of Bingo Permits 

Every organization that applies for a bingo permit must register with the municipal official. Learn more about the three types of bingo permits.

Recreational Bingo 

Recreational bingo may be operated by senior citizen or Parent-Teacher organizations who are permitted by the municipality. Read more about the requirements for recreational bingo.

Templates for Application and Bingo Forms 

View and download templates of application forms previously used by DCP Gaming.

Penalties 

Permits can be suspended or revoked by a municipal official for any violations of bingo laws. Find out more about the penalties. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I apply for a bingo permit? 
  • When do I need to file a return form and pay my fees? 
  • What prizes can be offered during a bingo game? 
  • Do I need to keep records from my bingo event? 
  • Who can promote and operate a bingo game? 
  • Can we host an online bingo game? 
  • What bingo products can be used? 
  • What is the penalty for violating bingo laws? 


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