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Charitable gaming refers to bingos, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance
being conducted for charitable purposes. This guide contains information about charitable
gaming in Minnesota.
Minnesota Bingo Exclusion
Game Type:
Bingo
Agency:
Minnesota Gambling Control Board
Notes:
Bingo exclusions may apply to organizations that host four or fewer bingo events during a calendar year or conduct a bingo event for up to 12 consecutive days at a county fair, civic celebration, or the state fair.
Exclusions only apply to a single calendar year, so charities must reapply each year.
Minnesota Exempt Permit
Game Type:
Bingo, raffles, pull-tabs, and other games of chance.
Agency:
Minnesota Gambling Control Board
Notes:
Exemptions may apply to charities that host 5 or fewer charitable gaming events in a calendar year and give away prizes totaling less than $50,000 over the course of the year.
Filing fees depend on your individual situation. We do our best to calculate your filing fees
upfront and collect those fees today so we can get started. Your specialist will determine your
exact filing fees and invoice additional fees if required.
When processing government applications or disbursing filing fees, we may add an order processing fee to cover our administrative expenses.
