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

Is bingo legal in Oregon?

Yes, with conditions. Oregon lets tax-exempt charitable, fraternal and religious organizations run bingo under a license from the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ), Charitable Activities Section. The same office licenses raffles and Monte Carlo nights.

To qualify, a group must be exempt from federal income tax, must have held that status for at least a year, and must have spent that year mainly on its charitable, fraternal or religious purpose. A new nonprofit can’t open a bingo game right away.

Tribal casinos are the other legal option. Oregon’s tribes run gaming on tribal land under their own compacts, and several of them host bingo.

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

It depends on where you play. The state’s charitable bingo rules we reviewed don’t set a single player age, so each venue’s policy matters. Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton, for example, states that you must be 18 to play bingo.

Tribal casinos set their own age limits for the rest of the gaming floor, and some are stricter than their bingo rooms. If you’re bringing a teen to a charity game, ask the organization first.

Can you play online bingo for real money in Oregon?

No. Oregon has not authorized online casino games or online bingo for real money. The state’s bingo rules go further than most: cards can’t be bought or played anywhere except the licensee’s approved location, the player has to be present to win, and numbers can’t be picked by a computer. They must be drawn from a container players can see.

Free bingo apps are fine because no money is at risk. Our online bingo guide covers how to spot the difference between a free app and a real-money site.

Are sweepstakes bingo sites legal in Oregon?

As of October 2026, no Oregon law specifically bans sweepstakes casinos or sweepstakes bingo, and we found no public enforcement action by the state against them. Industry trackers updated in mid-2026 list Oregon as a state where the major dual-currency brands accept players.

That doesn’t mean the state has approved them. These sites rely on a “no purchase necessary” sweepstakes structure, and that position has been challenged elsewhere; New York, New Jersey and Tennessee have banned them outright. See how sweepstakes bingo works before you buy any coin packages.

Where can you play bingo in Oregon?

Tribal casinos are the most reliable places to find regular bingo:

• Wildhorse Resort & Casino (Pendleton), run by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, holds regular sessions plus big-prize specials. Its posted times are a 6:30 p.m. main session on weekdays and 2:30 p.m. on weekends, with a monthly calendar.
• Chinook Winds Casino Resort (Lincoln City) on the coast lists bingo under its games and earns rewards points on bingo play.
• Seven Feathers Casino Resort (Canyonville) runs bingo events, including marathon and paper-only sessions.

Charity bingo still runs at fraternal lodges, veterans’ posts and churches across the state. Schedules change from season to season, so call ahead.

How to run a charity bingo game in Oregon

1. Confirm eligibility. You need federal tax-exempt status that’s at least a year old, plus a year of activity in your stated purpose.
2. Pick a license class. Class A has no handle limit ($200). Class B allows up to $250,000 in annual handle ($100), Class C up to $75,000 ($40) and Class D up to $20,000 ($20).
3. Name a game manager. Larger games use a licensed bingo manager ($40). Class C and D licensees can instead designate officers or members who are responsible for the games.
4. Follow the operating limits. Most licensees can run bingo no more than 20 hours or four days in a calendar week. Operating expenses are capped at 22% of annual handle.
5. Post your prizes. Prizes, winning rules and costs must be posted before anyone pays. Staff running a game can’t play in that session.

Our bingo fundraiser guide has tips on pricing packs and keeping volunteers organized.

Oregon’s limits on prize size

Oregon keeps charity prizes modest. A non-linked progressive game can’t pay more than $5,000, though a licensee may go to $10,000 per game twice a license year. Consolation prizes for “monitor bingos” aren’t allowed; only the first player to finish the pattern wins. Learn the basics in our how to play bingo guide.

Bingo should stay a night out, not a money plan. If play gets out of hand, see our responsible gaming page or call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.