Minnesota
Gambling Control Board
Main office:
Suite 300 South
1711 West County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113
651-539-1900
651-639-4032 (fax)
Welcome to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board
Our mission is to educate and regulate the lawful (charitable) gambling industry to ensure the integrity of operations and provide for the lawful use of net profits. Charitable gambling is conducted only by registered, nonprofit organizations. The five forms of lawful gambling are:
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Nonprofit Requirements
There are four types of nonprofit organizations that are eligible to conduct lawful gambling: fraternal, religious, veteran, and other nonprofit.
You must provide proof of nonprofit status by ONE of the following:
- Certificate of Good Standing for current calendar year. Don't have a copy? Contact the Secretary of State at 651-296-2803.
- IRS income tax exemption 501(c) letter in your organization's name. Don't have a copy? Contact the IRS at 877-829-5500.
- IRS - Affiliate of national, statewide, or international parent nonprofit organization (charter). If your organization falls under a parent organization provide BOTH:
- an IRS letter showing parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c) with group ruling; and
- a charter or letter from parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate.
Applying for a license or permit?
To conduct lawful gambling in Minnesota, your organization must apply for and receive either an organization license, exempt permit or excluded permit.
Organization license:
An organization license is obtained for the conduct of ongoing gambling activities. Application and information for an organization license ›
Exempt or Excluded permit:
An exempt or excluded permit is obtained for the conduct of a limited number of gambling activities within a calendar year. Permit applications and information for exempt or excluded permits ›
Manufacturer license:
A manufacturers license must be obtained by any person or entity who sells lawful gambling equipment to a licensed distributor in Minnesota. Manufacturer information and forms ›
Distributor license:
A distributor license must be obtained by any person or entity distributing lawful gambling equipment in Minnesota. Distributor information and forms ›
Linked Bingo Game Provider license:
A linked bingo game provider license must be obtained by any person or entity who provides linked bingo services to organizations licensed to conduct lawful gambling in Minnesota. Linked Bingo Game Provider information and forms ›
What's New See specific What's New information
- September 19, 2016 - Future rules process.
- August 17, 2016 - Thefts from storage facilities.
- August 17, 2016 - July/August/September 2016 Gaming News
- August 15, 2016 - The new rules are effective today.
- August 2, 2016 - Rules to become effective August 15.
- July 22, 2016 - September-December 2016 continuing education class schedule now available.
- July 22, 2016 - Rules update
- July 13, 2016 - Lawful Gambling Manual updated.
- July 7, 2016 - Request for comments, suggestions, for legislative initiatives and/or rule amendments.
- July 7, 2016 - Rules update
- July 1, 2016 - Organizations no longer have to file the LG209 for paid gambling employees; prize receipts will require the time a prize is redeemed.
Crime Alert See complete Crime Alert list
- September 14, 2016 - Counterfeit Bill, Fisher, MN
- August 17, 2016 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Spring Lake Park
- July 1, 2016 - Missing Pull-Tab Games, Lake Crystal
- April 29, 2016 - Counterfeit Bills, Eden Prairie/Garrison
- March 17, 2016 - Counterfeit Bills, Long Prairie
- March 7, 2016 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Burnsville
- March 3, 2016 - Counterfeit Bill, Akeley, MN
- February 8, 2016 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, West St. Paul
- December 22, 2015 - Counterfeit Bill Received, Mahtomedi, MN
- November 18, 2015 - Stolen Pull-Tabs Being Redeemed
- September 16, 2015 - Stolen Games, Forada, MN
- August 28, 2015 - Stolen Game, Baxter, MN
- August 7, 2015 - UPDATE: Pull-Tab Dispensing Device Break-Ins/Thefts
- August 7, 2015 - Stolen Games, Chaska, MN
Nonprofit Requirements
Applying for a license or permit?
What's New
Crime Alert
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