Bingo at agricultural fairs permit (commercial)

Who can apply for a permit to conduct bingo at agricultural fairs

If you are a commercial business, you may apply to operate bingo games at agricultural fairs, who are separately licensed to conduct bingo.

Each agricultural fair is fully responsible for the operation of bingo conducted under its license.

About conducting bingo at agricultural fairs

Visit the Washington State Legislature site to see all the rules that govern conducting bingo at agricultural fairs (apps.leg.wa.gov).

Types of permits

There are 2 types of permits.

Annual permit

You may apply for an annual permit to conduct bingo games at different agricultural fairs.

Special property bingo permit

You may apply for a special property bingo permit to conduct bingo games at a single agricultural fair.

How to apply

In addition to all the materials outlined in our licensing process, the complete application includes:

• Permit for Commercial Business to Conduct Bingo at Agricultural Fairs ONLY Packet (PDF, 600 KB)
• Application fee.

For an example, see model for permit for commercial business to conduct bingo at agricultural fairs ONLY (PDF, 800 KB)

If applying by mail

If you're applying by mail, make sure you use the correct address based on the carrier you're using.

For US Mail (No UPS or FedEx)

Washington State Gambling Commission
PO Box 42400
Olympia WA 98504-2400

For UPS, FedEx, and overnight packages

Washington State Gambling Commission
4565 7th Avenue SE
Lacey WA 98503

Required training

After we grant your permit, you have 30 days to complete your required training:

• Review all the rules for all licensees: 230-06 Rules for all licensees (app.leg.wa.gov)
• Review all the rules for bingo: 230-10 Bingo rules (app.leg.wa.gov)
• Learn what would be considered criminal violations (PDF, 25 KB).

Renewing your permit

Annuals permits are renewable. Learn more about how to renew your permit.

Special property bingo permits for commercial business to conduct bingo at agricultural fairs ONLY are not renewable. You must apply for a permit for each event you want to hold.

Reporting changes to your permit

There are certain changes you must tell us about. Learn how to report changes to your license.