Continuing Education

Gambling managers are required to complete at least one continuing education class conducted by the Board each calendar year.

Continuing education classes are conducted online and at locations throughout the state. For traditional in-person classes, specific dates and times are listed below. Classes typically last about 90 minutes. No prior registration is necessary to attend. Both online courses and traditional classes are free and open to the public.

If you are planning to attend a class in person and need special accommodations due to a disability, please call 651-539-1900 two weeks in advance.

Questions? Contact the Minnesota Gambling Control Board at 651-539-1900.

Online
In-Person

Online Continuing Education

To take a class, click on one of the links below. If you haven’t taken an online class previously, you will need to register by entering your full name, an email address, and a password. The address that you provide will be used to send an email confirming that you have received continuing education credit for the class. If you’ve previously taken an online class, enter your email address and password. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can ask that a new temporary password be emailed to you.

Although the deadline is December 31st, we strongly recommend that you don't wait until the last minute to complete a class. Gambling managers who don’t meet the annual continuing education requirement will be issued a citation.
In-Person Continuing Education

We'll continue to update this page as the final details (like room numbers) are confirmed. A short description of each class can be found at the bottom of the page.

Thief River Falls
Reports and Returns – Common Questions and Issues
October 7, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Ralph Engelstad Arena
Room: to be confirmed
525 Brooks Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Hibbing
Documents and Deposits
October 14, 2025 10:00 a.m.
Hampton Inn Hibbing
4225 9th Ave W
Hibbing, MN 55746

Marshall
Monthly Requirements to Membership
October 15, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Southwest Minnesota State University
CH219
1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258

Mankato
Documents and Deposits
October 21, 2025 1:00 p.m.
South Central College North Mankato Campus
Conference Center C - D195
1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003

Roseville / GCB Office
Site Requirements and Security
October 21, 2025 2:00 p.m.
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300S
Roseville, MN 55113

St. Cloud
Site Requirements and Security
October 23, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn & Suites
Huskies Room
75 South 37th Ave
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Class Descriptions:

Reports and Returns – Common Questions and Issues
Let’s talk about the GCBReports instructions. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How do I use the booklet? How would I amend a return? What if the profit carryover isn’t zero?”—then you’re in the right place!

Documents and Deposits
This class focuses on the bookkeeping side of charitable gambling, covering required documents such as check registers, bank reconciliations, and the differences between them. We’ll also review deposit slip requirements and e-game reporting.

Monthly Requirements to Membership
This class walks through the required monthly gambling report presented to an organization’s membership, covering key components such as reconciliation, retention, and records.

Site Requirements and Security
Did you know copies of the inspection checklists are available on our website? Site requirements aren’t a secret, but important details are often overlooked until an official inspection. Don’t be caught off guard—take this class to ensure your site and security are always inspection-ready.