Minnesota Gambling Control Board
1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
Roseville, Minnesota  55113
651-639-4000

 The five forms of lawful gambling are
raffles, bingo, pull-tabs, tipboards, and paddlewheels.

Permit for Fundraising Events.

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1.  There are four types of nonprofit organizations that are eligible to conduct lawful gambling (raffles,
      bingo, pull-tabs, tipboards, and paddlewheels):

  • Fraternal - Elks, Eagles and Auxiliary, Moose, Knights of Columbus, etc.

  • Religious - Church, Cathedral
  • Veterans - American Legion and VFW, Auxiliaries
  • Other nonprofit organizations - Lions, fire relief, hockey, Jaycees, baseball, athletic, snowmobile, rod and gun, sportsmen, community, business/chamber, etc.

2.  If you are a nonprofit organization, determine the following for the entire calendar year:

  • what types of gambling will be conducted (raffles, bingo, pull-tabs, tipboards, paddlewheels),

  • how many events will be conducted, and
  • what is the estimated total market value of all donated and purchased prizes to be awarded for the entire calendar year.

3. To determine what type of permit is required, click on ONE of the items below that shows all forms of
    gambling planned for this calendar year.

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