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. Charitable 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
March 12, 2018
An updated version of the proposed rules (dated 3/12/18) can be viewed here.
March 6, 2018
The Board's Executive Director presented the Minnesota Gambling Control Board's agency overview before the state Senate. Materials presented to the committee can be viewed here.
February 27, 2018
- An updated rules draft is now available. It comes in two parts: Part 1 contains the original draft rules. Part 2 contains draft rules on sports-themed tipboards. The proposed sports-themed tipboard rules are being prepared in anticipation of the Supreme Court handing down its decision in favor of the New Jersey sports betting case. Both rules drafts can be viewed here.
- A rules PAC meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. See Rules page for information.
February 26, 2018
The January/February/March 2018 issue of Gaming News is available.
February 22, 2018
The April, May, and June 2018 continuing education classes have been scheduled. View here.
February 7, 2018
Required 10% City Contribution is Based on Net
If your organization is required by local ordinance to contribute up to 10% in lawful gambling funds to a local unit of government, the amount is to be calculated on net profits.
For purposes of the 10% contribution, net profits are gross profits less amounts expended for that site's allowable expenses and portion of lawful gambling taxes.
- The 10% contribution requirement may only be applied to net profits derived from lawful gambling conducted at premises within the city or county’s jurisdiction.
- A city or county may request from an organization a copy of the site’s LG100A showing that site’s net profit.
View additional 10% contribution information here.
Crime Alerts See complete Crime Alert list
- August 2, 2017 - Missing Pull-Tab Game, Glenwood - GAME FOUND
- June 22, 2017 - Counterfeit Currency, Metro Area
- April 7, 2017 - Burglaries in Alexandria Area
- March 30, 2017 - Board Employee Impersonation, White Bear Lake area
- March 27, 2017 - Pull-Tab Games/Dispensing Device Stolen, Bruno
- January 25, 2017 - Counterfeit $20, Richardson Township/Hillman
- January 23, 2017 - Counterfeit Bills, Duluth, Grand Forks
- December 14, 2016 - Counterfeit $50 Bills, Apple Valley
- November 28, 2016 - Counterfeit $100 Bills, Duluth
- September 14, 2016 - Counterfeit Bills, Fisher
- August 17, 2016 - Stolen Pull-Tab Games, Spring Lake Park
- July 1, 2016 - Missing Pull-Tab Games, Lake Crystal
Nonprofit Requirements
Applying for a license or permit?
What's New
Crime Alerts
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