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
June 30, 2022
New Issue of Gaming News
The April/May/June 2022 Gaming News is now available.
June 30, 2022
WebEx Link to July Board Meeting
The July 2022 Gambling Control Board Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, July 18, 2022, 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=m3c954a29fd7ea14a92b10766e014fd14
Meeting number: 2483 479 5740.
To attend the meeting by phone, call toll-free, 1-855-282-6330, and enter the meeting number 2483 479 5740).
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.
June 20, 2022
June Board Meeting Information Available
A video recording of the Board's June 20, 2022 meeting is now available along with a list of actions taken and games approved. More information regarding Gambling Control Board meetings can be found by clicking on the "About Us" tab and then selecting "Monthly Board Meetings".
June 14, 2022
WebEx Link to June Board Meeting
The June 2022 Gambling Control Board Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, 6/20/2022, 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=m16cf21435f52e045f1aff7f0ea4a6f78
the meeting number: 2485 167 5683.
To attend the meeting by phone, call toll-free, 1-855-282-6330, and enter the meeting number (2485 167 5683).
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.
June 10, 2022
Upcoming Board Meeting Information Available
The agenda and list of games submitted for approval are now available for the Gambling Control Board meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Gambling Control Board's Roseville office. More information regarding Gambling Control Board meetings can be found by clicking on the "About Us" tab and then selecting "Monthly Board Meetings".
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:
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
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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