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
The Minnesota Gambling Control Board regulates the lawful (charitable) gambling industry to ensure the
integrity of operations and provide for the lawful use of net profits. Lawful gambling is conducted only by registered nonprofit organizations. The five forms of lawful gambling are bingo, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, raffles, and tipboards.
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Nonprofit Requirements
Bingo, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, raffles, and tipboards may be conducted only by registered nonprofit organizations.
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 Specific What's New information, by month
December 6, 2019
The October/November/December 2019 Gaming News is now available.
The Board is asking for your participation in a survey to find ways to improve the delivery of the gambling manager seminar and continuing education courses. Below is a link to the survey. See page 8 of the Gaming News for more information.
November 19, 2019
The Board's FY19 Annual Report is now available.
November 12, 2019
Organization Annual Reports and Star Rating Reports for FY19 are now available.
November 5, 2019
PLEASE NOTE: Board Meeting Time Change
Please note that the Minnesota Gambling Control Board's monthly meeting on November 18, 2019, will begin at 9:00 a.m. (not the regular 10:00 a.m. start time).
October 25, 2019
Be Patient for Your Confirmation Email!
Confirmation of continuing education credit for online courses is emailed the first week of each month to gambling managers receiving online continuing education credit during the previous month. For example, if you took an online course on October 4, you will receive confirmation around November 7. If it’s mid-month of the following month and you haven’t received confirmation, by all means contact us. Otherwise, be patient and your notification will arrive. Thank you.
Crime Alerts See complete Crime Alert list
- January 29, 2020 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Onamia Area
- December 5, 2019 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Maple Lake Area
- August 20, 2019 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Little Canada
- July 19, 2019 - Counterfeit Currency, Coon Rapids/NW Metro Area
- July 12, 2019 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, White Bear Lake Area (attempts to redeem in northeast metro area)
- May 9, 2019 - Stolen Pull-Tab Tickets, Fergus Falls Area (attempts to redeem in surrounding areas)
- March 4, 2019 - Burglary - Coon Rapids/Anoka Area (attempts to redeem in surrounding areas)
- December 14, 2018 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Savage Area (attempts to redeem as far north as Wright County)
- August 7, 2018 - Stolen Pull-Tab Game, Montevideo Area - GAMES FOUND
Nonprofit Requirements
Applying for a license or permit?
What's New
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