Excluded Activity

There are two categories of streamlined "Excluded Gambling" activities for you to look at (and, yes, the name "excluded" is a little confusing...). These options have more limits than a permit or license but offer a simpler application process (or none) and no processing fee.

• "Excluded Bingo" – bingo that only requires a straightforward application, with no processing fee
  • click here for more information on Excluded Bingo
• "Excluded Raffle" – A smaller-scale raffle that does not require submitting anything to the Gambling Control Board, but prize packages must meet certain limits ($1,500/5,000).
  • click here for more information on Excluded Raffles, including Start Simple - an excluded raffle that's the easiest, but still fully legal, way to get started with charitable gambling

Important Note
The Gambling Control Board currently interprets Minnesota statute to allow an organization to participate in only one of these categories per calendar year. Carefully plan any fundraising activities that involve charitable gambling to avoid unintentionally limiting your options.