How to Apply for a Georgia Class B COAM Location License

Georgia businesses offering Class B coin operated amusement machines (COAMs) apply for a location license through the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC). Lucky Coin can help you plan equipment and understand the steps; the GLC reviews and approves licenses.

1. Prepare your business information

Use our COAM application preparation checklist before starting. Have your legal business name, location address, Federal Employer Identification Number, Georgia State Taxpayer Identification Number, ownership information, and the identification documents requested by the application ready. Keep any applicable alcohol license and Georgia Lottery retailer number available.

2. Register or sign in to the official COAM portal

Open the Georgia Lottery COAM application portal. New users should register and complete the email activation steps. Existing users should sign in with their current account. Select the appropriate location-license application and follow the portal prompts.

Check the business, owner, machine-class and machine-count details before submitting. Complete required fields and applicable supporting information. Confirm your master license holder’s current information with Lucky Coin if we will supply your equipment.

3. Review the license fees and submit

Under Georgia law, O.C.G.A. § 50-27-71, annual location-license fees are $25 per Class A machine and $125 per Class B machine. These are location-license fees, not an estimate of every possible cost. Review the amount and payment instructions displayed for your application, then save the confirmation and receipt.

4. Complete the Class B bank account and EFT form

Use the official Location License Holder EFT Authorization Form (PDF). It requires a separate COAM bank account titled “IN TRUST FOR THE GEORGIA LOTTERY CORPORATION” and verification by your bank.

1. In the COAM portal, choose Account → Upload Documents and select your business.
2. Select EFT Authorization Form, attach the completed form, and upload it. The GLC does not accept this form by email or fax.
3. Follow the form’s confirmation step: email your COAM license number to RCA-COAM@galottery.org and COAMupdate@galottery.org. Upload the form through the portal; do not attach banking paperwork to that confirmation email.

5. Respond to the GLC review

Check your account and email for document requests, inspection arrangements, and any financial security deposit requirement. The GLC financial security deposit guidelines (PDF) describe circumstances requiring a $2,500 COAM cash-escrow deposit. Follow the amount and terms provided for your application; do not assume an automatic refund when equipment is removed.

Review time depends on your application and any outstanding requirements. See what to do after submitting a COAM application for follow-up and installation planning.

Get help with the next step

For portal or EFT questions, call the GLC COAM Helpline at 800-746-8546 (option 6, then 2). For equipment planning, contact Lucky Coin or explore our Class B skill games.

Reviewed September 29, 2026 against Georgia Lottery sources. Check the official COAM forms and notices for current requirements.