The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Bingo and Raffles Registration and Licensing
Organizations interested in conducting bingo or raffles in New Jersey must follow a two-step process involving the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission (LGCCC) and the local municipality. The LGCCC oversees the operation of games conducted pursuant to the Bingo and Raffles Licensing Laws by charitable, educational, religious, patriotic, public-spirited organizations, and senior citizen associations registered to conduct legalized games of chance throughout the state, including bingo and raffles.
Step 1: Register with the LGCCC
Nonprofit organizations must first register with the LGCCC to obtain a gaming license and identification number. Registration is required for hosting bingo or raffles.
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Registration costs $100 and is valid for two years.
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Once approved, the organization receives a registration certificate with its LGCCC identification number.
Initial Affidavit and Application for Biennial Registration
This form is used by organizations other than senior citizens clubs or associations that wish to conduct bingo games or raffles.
Initial Affidavit and Application for Senior Citizen Club Biennial Registration
This form is used by senior citizen clubs or associations that wish to conduct bingo games or raffles.
Step 2: Submit Municipal License Application
After registering with the LGCCC, organizations must submit a license application for each type of game they plan to hold in the appropriate municipality.
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A copy of the LGCCC registration certificate, including the identification number, must be submitted to the municipal clerk with the application.
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Applications must be submitted to the municipal clerk, not the state, for approval by the local governing body.
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Applications should be submitted 4–6 weeks in advance due to a mandatory 15-day state review period.
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Fees are typically $20 per game (50/50, raffle) for both the municipal license and the LGCCC registration.