Pennsylvania bingo is mostly volunteer fire company, parish and club bingo, run by nonprofits under a county license, with games from the Pittsburgh area and Johnstown to the Lehigh Valley, Reading, the Harrisburg area and Philadelphia. Last checked: October 2026. 8 halls below were checked against the hall’s own site, a parish or diocese page, a township or county listing or a local newspaper calendar; 3 more come from older listings. Schedules change, so call before you drive.
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Pennsylvania Bingo at a Glance
The eight games we checked, by region. Tap Directions to open the hall in Google Maps.
| Hall | Area | Days and times | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Volunteer Fire Company Bingo | Pittsburgh and Southwest PA | Every Wednesday; doors 5:30pm, early bird 7:15pm, regular games about 7:30pm | 412-478-5378 | Directions |
| Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company Bingo | Pittsburgh and Southwest PA | Tuesday evenings, weather permitting; early bird 6:30pm, regular games 6:45pm | Call the fire company | Directions |
| Riverside Volunteer Fire Department Bingo | Johnstown and Central PA | Fridays, October 9 through December 11, 2026; doors 5:00pm, games 7:00pm, running until about 10:00pm | 814-288-1100 | Directions |
| Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Bingo | Lehigh Valley, Reading and South Central PA | Every Wednesday; doors 4:00pm, games 6:30pm | 610-759-2274 (call after 3:30pm on Wednesdays) | Directions |
| Holy Guardian Angels Bingo | Lehigh Valley, Reading and South Central PA | Sundays; doors 12:30pm, first game 2:00pm | 610-921-2729, ext. 2202 | Directions |
| Lisburn Community Fire Company Fall Bingo | Lehigh Valley, Reading and South Central PA | Sunday, October 18, 2026; doors and kitchen 11:30am, early bird 1:00pm, bingo 1:30pm | (717) 766-3394 | Directions |
| Cannstatter’s Bingo | Philadelphia | Thursdays; doors 4:30pm, bingo 6:30pm | 215-322-0121 | Directions |
| American Legion Post 366 Bingo | Philadelphia | Second and fourth Fridays of the month; doors 6:30pm, games 7:20pm | Call the post | Directions |
Pittsburgh and Southwest Pennsylvania Bingo Halls
This corner of the state runs on fire hall bingo. Library, in South Park Township, sits in the part of Allegheny County that is home to South Park, which has the wave pool and the Oliver Miller Homestead. Carmichaels is down in Greene County, along the Monongahela River.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Library Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
- Address: 6581 Library Road (Route 88 South), South Park Township, PA 15129 (Directions)
- Phone: 412-478-5378
- Days and times: Every Wednesday; doors 5:30pm, early bird 7:15pm, regular games about 7:30pm
- Good to know:
- Admission starts at $16 for 6 faces or $19 for 12 faces, and extra packs start at $3.
- Prizes are posted in points: 15 regular games at 100 points each, a 400-point mini jackpot and a 1,000-point jackpot.
- Email: [email protected].
Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
- Address: 420 W George Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320 (Directions)
- Days and times: Tuesday evenings, weather permitting; early bird 6:30pm, regular games 6:45pm
- Good to know:
- There is a progressive jackpot.
- No bingo on the Tuesday between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- This comes from a Greene County listing, so call the fire company before you make the drive.
Johnstown and Central Pennsylvania Bingo Halls
Johnstown is best known for the Johnstown Inclined Plane, a cable railway more than a century old, and for the Johnstown Flood Museum, which tells the story of the 1889 flood.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Riverside Volunteer Fire Department Bingo
- Address: 615 Liberty Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15905 (Directions)
- Phone: 814-288-1100
- Days and times: Fridays, October 9 through December 11, 2026; doors 5:00pm, games 7:00pm, running until about 10:00pm
- Good to know:
- The kitchen is open through intermission.
- No bingo on Good Friday, Black Friday or the Friday between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Check the department’s social media for cancelations.
Lehigh Valley, Reading and South Central Pennsylvania Bingo Halls
Nazareth is the home of Martin Guitar, and the Bushkill Township fire hall is just outside town. In Reading, the Reading Pagoda looks over the city from Mount Penn. The Lisburn fire company is in the Harrisburg area, a short drive from the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
- Address: 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth, PA 18064 (Directions)
- Phone: 610-759-2274 (call after 3:30pm on Wednesdays)
- Days and times: Every Wednesday; doors 4:00pm, games 6:30pm
- Good to know:
- 18 regular games pay $50 each and 5 specialty games pay $70 each, plus a $750 jackpot, Winner Take All, U-Pick-Em, quickies and pull-tabs.
- Cash and credit cards are accepted and there is an ATM.
- Regular bingo is not played during carnival week; call if the weather is bad.
Holy Guardian Angels Bingo
- Address: 3125 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605 (Directions)
- Phone: 610-921-2729, ext. 2202
- Days and times: Sundays; doors 12:30pm, first game 2:00pm
- Good to know:
- Player packages start at $20 and $25.
- The progressive jackpot grows $50 each week it is not won.
- Cards are paper, so bring your own dabber.
- Food and drinks are sold.
- Anyone under 18 must be with an adult.
Lisburn Community Fire Company Fall Bingo
- Address: 1800 Main Street, Lisburn (Mechanicsburg area), PA (Directions)
- Phone: (717) 766-3394
- Days and times: Sunday, October 18, 2026; doors and kitchen 11:30am, early bird 1:00pm, bingo 1:30pm
- Good to know:
- This is a seasonal event, not a weekly game.
- Entry is $25 at the door or $22 with pre-registration, for 6 cards and 20 games.
- Extra packs are $10 for 6 cards or $5 for 3 cards.
- Minimum age is 12, and children must be with an adult and pay the same price.
- Call to register.
Philadelphia Bingo Halls
In Northeast Philadelphia, Pennypack Park runs along the creek for miles and makes an easy pairing with an evening game.
Worth a stop nearby (map links):
Cannstatter’s Bingo
- Address: 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA (Directions)
- Phone: 215-322-0121
- Days and times: Thursdays; doors 4:30pm, bingo 6:30pm
- Good to know:
- Listed on the Northeast Times community calendar for June and July 2026.
American Legion Post 366 Bingo
- Address: 7976 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (Directions)
- Days and times: Second and fourth Fridays of the month; doors 6:30pm, games 7:20pm
- Good to know:
- Refreshments are available.
- Listed on the Northeast Times community calendar for June 2026.
More Pennsylvania Bingo Halls
These come from older articles and directories, so confirm the day and time by phone before you go.
| Hall and address | Days and times | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department, 3600 Library Road, Castle Shannon, PA | Tuesdays from 7:00pm (2023 report) | Call to confirm | Directions |
| Factoryville Fire Company Auxiliary, 412 College Avenue, Factoryville, PA | Wednesdays, doors 5:00pm, games 6:00pm, in a fall season (2022 listing) | (570) 687-6580 | Directions |
| Bustleton Bingo, 9356 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 | Directory lists Tue, Thu and Sat from 11:00am, Fri from 5:00pm | (215) 676-6707 | Directions |
Pennsylvania Bingo Rules
- Regular game prize: up to $500
- Jackpot game prize: up to $4,000
- Daily prize total per group: up to $8,000
- How often: no limit on frequency for a licensed group since Act 66 of 2017
- Who can run it: licensed nonprofits that have existed for about two years
- License: applied for through the county, usually the county treasurer
- Players under 18: allowed only with an adult
The details behind each limit:
Pennsylvania legalized charity bingo with its Bingo Law, signed on July 10, 1981 (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Before that, bingo was technically illegal gambling that police mostly tolerated. The original limits were $250 a game, a $2,000 jackpot and $4,000 a day. They have been raised since.
Under the current law, as summarized by one county treasurer’s office, a single regular game can pay up to $500, a jackpot game up to $4,000, and a group can award up to $8,000 in prizes in one calendar day. Since a 2017 change (Act 66), there is no limit on how often a licensed group may hold bingo (Elk County Bingo FAQ, Act 66 of 2017).
Only nonprofit groups can hold a license, such as volunteer fire and ambulance companies, religious, charitable, fraternal, veterans and civic groups, and a group generally has to have existed for two years first. That is why so many Pennsylvania games are run by fire companies, parishes, Legion posts and clubs. Licenses are applied for through the county, usually at the county treasurer’s office, and bingo is played at the group’s licensed location.
Pennsylvania Bingo FAQ
Are there bingo halls in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but most are not full-time halls. Pennsylvania bingo is mainly weekly games at volunteer fire companies, parish halls, Legion and VFW posts and social clubs, plus seasonal events and a few larger halls in Philadelphia.
Who can run bingo in Pennsylvania?
Only licensed nonprofit groups, such as fire companies, religious, charitable, fraternal, veterans and civic organizations. They apply through their county, usually the county treasurer.
What age do I need to be to play?
Under the state law, players under 18 may play only if an adult is with them. Halls can set stricter rules. Holy Guardian Angels in Reading requires anyone under 18 to be with an adult, and the Lisburn fire company sets a minimum age of 12.
How much can a bingo game pay in Pennsylvania?
Up to $500 for a regular game and up to $4,000 for a jackpot game, with a daily total of $8,000 for the group running the game, according to county guidance on the Bingo Law.
Do Pennsylvania bingo halls take credit cards?
Some do. The Bushkill Township fire company in Nazareth accepts cash and credit cards and has an ATM. Many fire hall games are cash only, so ask when you call.
Why call before I go?
Fire company games shift with the season, skip carnival weeks and holidays, and cancel for bad weather. A short call saves a wasted trip.
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