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​​​South Carolina Department of Revenue 
Bingo Licensing and Enforcement
 
PO Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214-0945

Phone: 803-898-5393
Fax: 803-737-5932​
Email: Bingo@dor.sc.gov

Frequently Asked Questions


General questions about licensed games

Are there penalties for violations?

Does SCDOR conduct inspections?

Yes, SCDOR, its designated agent, or representative may enter upon the premises where Bingo is played or the business premises of another person and examine books, papers, records, memoranda, commodities, or other things bearing upon the amount.

See our Bingo: Getting Started page for more information on filing requirements, Bingo Licenses, game play details, and more.​​

Licensing f​or Nonprofits​​​

Can anyone qualify for a Bingo License? 

No, only nonprofit charitable organizations may qualify for a Bingo License; with the exception of Fair Bingo Licenses, which can only be held at state or county recognized fairs.

See more information on Bingo: Getting Started​ (under Applying for a Bingo License)

Bingo Played on Hard Cards

Do the Hard Cards need to meet any standards?

Yes. The “Hard Card” must connect five horizontal rows and five vertical columns forming twenty-five squares. Numbers are printed in 24 of the squares, and the term “free,” “free square,” or “free space” is printed in the square or space located in the center of the card. The five columns are denominated from left to right by the respective letters of the word “B-I-N-G-O”. Each square of the “B” column contains a number from one through 15 inclusive; each square of the “I” column contains a number from 16 through 30 inclusive; except for the center space which is marked as free, each square in the “N’ column contains a number from 31 through 45 inclusive; each square in the “G’ column contains a number from 46 through 60 inclusive; and each square in the “O” column contains a number from 61 through 75 inclusive. A number may not appear twice on the same card.

Is there a filing requirement?

Yes. Each licensed organization is required to file a report (RD-9) on a quarterly basis. The return is due by the last day of the month following the close of the calendar quarter. The return is required whether bingo is conducted or not during the quarter.