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.
The following application forms and appropriate fees must be submitted to be considered for a linked bingo game provider license:
LG350 Linked Bingo Game Provider License Application (.pdf)
The application fee is $5,000 per year. A license is valid for two years.
LG351 Linked Bingo Game Provider Personnel Information (.pdf)
This form must be completed by the owners, officers, directors, partners, managers, supervisors, persons or entities with a direct or indirect financial interest of five percent or more, sales employees, and persons involved with linked bingo game sales and services.
Completed application forms are sent to the Department of Public Safety for a background check and to the Department of Revenue for a tax clearance. You will be charged for any background investigation expenses.
Upon receipt of the completed background check and tax clearance, your application will be presented to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board for consideration at a monthly board meeting.
Electronic Linked Bingo Game System Standards and Requirements Checklist (.pdf)
LG431 State Registration Stamp Order Form (.pdf)
State registration stamps must be placed on devices for selecting bingo numbers.
LG432 Registration of Permanent Equipment (.pdf)
LG461 Delinquent Organization Report (.pdf)
LG661 Manufacturer's/Linked Bingo Game Provider's Report of Delinquent Distributor (.pdf)
LG1060 Inventory and Discounts Report (.pdf)
Questions? Call our Licensing Specialist at 651-539-1952 or email Diana Hoffman.
