License & Permit

Pool Hall (Billiard Room) Bond

A license bond that the operator of a pool hall or billiard room files to get its license.

Required by

In Alabama, the county probate judge; elsewhere, some cities

Bond amount

Set by whoever requires the bond. We confirm it.

What this bond guarantees

The bond is payable to the state or city that issues the license (the obligee). It guarantees the operator will follow the billiard room laws, such as rules on gambling and minors, and a violation can lead to a claim.

Who needs it

• Pool halls and billiard rooms
• Bars and restaurants with pool tables, where the law covers them

What the underwriter looks at

• Owner background and criminal history
• Owner credit

Requirements vary by state and by who asks for the bond. Send us the request you received and we will confirm exactly what it calls for.

Common questions