Bingo in Missouri: Laws, Halls & Online Bingo (2026 Guide)

Is bingo legal in Missouri?

Yes. Bingo is written into the Missouri Constitution (Article III, Section 39(a)), which lets bona fide religious, charitable, fraternal, veteran and service organizations run games. The details are in Chapter 313 of the Missouri statutes, and the Missouri Gaming Commission regulates bingo alongside riverboat casinos, sports wagering and fantasy sports.

Licensed organizations can also sell pull-tab cards and play progressive bingo games. There are no tribal casinos in Missouri, so bingo here is either charity bingo or a casual free game.

How old do you have to be to play bingo in Missouri?

You must be 16, which is younger than in most states. Section 313.040 says no person under 16 may play bingo or take part in running it. Younger children may be in the room where bingo is played only when a parent or guardian is with them.

That rule covers charity bingo only. Missouri’s riverboat casinos are 21+.

Can you play online bingo for real money in Missouri?

No. Missouri voters legalized sports betting in November 2024 and licensed sportsbooks have since launched, but the state has not authorized online casino games. Charity bingo must be played in person.

For fun-money options, see our online bingo guide. If gambling is causing problems, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.

Are sweepstakes bingo sites legal in Missouri?

No law bans them. Missouri has not passed a sweepstakes-casino statute, we found no bill advancing in 2026, and major dual-currency sites still serve Missouri players as of October 2026.

That does not mean the state has approved them. Missouri’s long fight over unlicensed gaming machines in gas stations and bars shows that regulators and prosecutors do pay attention to games that look like gambling. Our sweepstakes bingo explainer explains how prize redemption works and what can go wrong.

Where can you play bingo in Missouri?

The easiest way is the Gaming Commission’s own Find Local Bingo Games search, which lists licensed games by location, plus a separate tool for special bingo events. Most games are run by churches, VFW and American Legion posts, Knights of Columbus councils and other service clubs, either in their own buildings or in leased halls.

We have not listed individual halls here because schedules change often. The commission’s search is the most current source.

How to run a charity bingo game in Missouri

Missouri’s bingo law is detailed, and the Gaming Commission audits licensees through quarterly reports.

1. Confirm eligibility. Your group must be a bona fide religious, charitable, fraternal, veteran or service organization. People with felony convictions or a history as professional gamblers cannot help manage or run games.
2. Apply for a license with the Missouri Gaming Commission, using the charitable gaming forms on its website.
3. Use volunteers only. Nobody may be paid, receive a profit or get free or discounted cards for running the game.
4. Stay within the limits. No more than 62 games in a day, bingo on no more than two days a week, a top price of $1 for a single bingo card or pull-tab, and prizes within the daily cap set by commission regulation.
5. Buy from approved suppliers listed by the commission.
6. File your reports. Licensees submit quarterly reports even for quarters with no games.

Our bingo fundraiser guide covers the practical side. Across the state line, Kansas handles charity bingo differently.