Q. May our organization buy gambling product from any licensed distributor?
A. Yes, as long as the distributor is licensed by the Gambling Control Board. Also, not all distributors carry the same product. The list of licensed distributors is available at www.mn.gov/gcb or call the Gambling Control Board at 651-539-1900.
Q. May our organization buy gambling product from more than one distributor?
A. Yes, an organization may purchase gambling equipment from more than one distributor. For example, an organization may want to buy paper pull-tab games from two different distributors, bingo paper from another distributor, and electronic pull-tabs from yet another.
Q. How do we get the best price possible?
A. To get the best price possible contact more than one distributor and compare product, cost, and services. Quantity discounts might also be available.
Q. May we use a copy of the invoices for games as our site inventory?
A. No. A current separate list of all games at the site must be maintained. Use the LG847 or LG844.
Q. Our lessor stated that he would not renew our lease unless we bought our games from a certain distributor. May our lessor place this restriction on our organization?
A. No. A lessor may not place restrictions on an organization that would require the organization to order gambling equipment from a specific distributor.
Q. May we buy gambling equipment from another organization?
A. No. An organization may only purchase gambling equipment from licensed distributors.
Q. The lessor wants us to pay for a booth. Are we allowed to do this?
A. No. Rent is all-inclusive, and an organization may not purchase items from the lessor. If you have questions, please contact your Compliance Specialist at the Gambling Control Board.