Minnesota
Gambling Control Board
Main office:
Suite 300 South
1711 West County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113
651-539-1900
651-639-4032 (fax)
What's New
February 1, 2023
New Issue of Gaming News
The January/February/March Gaming News is now available.
February 1, 2023
Upcoming Board Meeting Information Available
The February 2023 Gambling Control Board Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Gambling Control Board in Roseville, MN. Follow this link to attend the meeting via WebEx, https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?MTID=mb911f852b0483b8f8b70237dc221685b the meeting number: 2484 747 2197.
To attend the meeting by phone, call toll-free, 1-855-282-6330, and enter the meeting number (2484 747 2197). If you have anything for the public comment section of the meeting, please contact Don Klick at 651-539-1914 or donald.klick@state.mn.us.
February 1, 2023
Crime Alert
During the weekend of January 28th and 29th, two organizations accepted counterfeit $100 bills. One organization was in the Stacy area, the other was in the Alexandria/Leaf Valley area. Please continue to be vigilant in checking the legitimacy of all bills you handle. You can find a resource on the U.S. denominations and their security features at: https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations
REMINDER TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS: If your organization's gambling operation is the victim of a fraud, burglary or theft, notify the Minnesota Gambling Control Board at 651-539-1900 immediately. Also, be sure to check ticket serial numbers prior to redeeming and defacing winning tickets.
January 24, 2023
All Counties Now Have an Assigned Compliance Specialist
Several new compliance specialists have recently been hired to fill vacancies created by retirements, promotions, and expansion of the agency's compliance staff. As a result, every county now has both an assigned compliance and licensing specialist.
Contact information for each specialist can be found by clicking on the "CONTACT US" button located on the upper right of this screen. On the page that opens, you'll then select the first letter of the county in which your organization is based. There you will find the name, office location, phone number, and email address of both your compliance and licensing specialist.
We encourage you to contact us with any questions you might have about how to run a successful lawful gambling operation.
January 24, 2023
Crime Alert
Recently, an individual falsely representing herself as an employee of a licensed organization attempted to order and pick up several paper pull-tab deals from a local distributor. Fortunately, the distributor contacted the organization to verify that the person was indeed an employee and the individual was denied.
REMINDER TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS: If your organization's gambling operation is the victim of a fraud, burglary or theft, notify the Minnesota Gambling Control Board at 651-539-1900 immediately. Also, be sure to check ticket serial numbers prior to redeeming and defacing winning tickets.
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 ›
Crime Alerts See complete Crime Alert list
- October 12, 2022 - Counterfeit "Fantastic 4's" Tickets in Metro Area
- September 14, 2022 - Stolen Pull-tab Games, Graceville
- September 9, 2022 - Stolen Pull-tab Games, Inver Grove Heights
- August 5, 2022 - Stolen Pull-tab Games, Twin Cities Area
- January 20, 2022 - Statewide Crime Alert
- January 4, 2022 - Burglary, Olmsted County
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.
Quick Links
- Most recent continuing education class - Conduct of Raffles
- Most recent issue of Gaming News
- Exempt/Excluded activity information
- Information on holding a fundraiser
- Electronic game information
- List of Licensed organizations sorted by county and city
- Lawful purpose expenditure codes
- Register for a gambling manager seminar
- Who May/May Not Play
- Illegal gambling (dice, cards)
- File your organization's Annual Financial Audit
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