What Requires a License or Permit?

To conduct lawful gambling in Minnesota, your organization must be a registered nonprofit and apply for, and receive, either a license or a permit from the Gambling Control Board.

Nonprofits and Licenses

An organization license is obtained for the conduct of ONGOING gambling activities. All the application forms and information needed for pursuing an organization license can be found on the Nonprofits and Licenses page.

Nonprofits and Permits

An exempt or excluded permit is obtained for the conduct of a LIMITED NUMBER of gambling activities within a calendar year. The permit applications and information needed for exempt or excluded permits can be found on the Nonprofits and Permits page.

Additional Activities that Require a License

Manufacturer license

A manufacturer 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