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A Minnesota Gaming/Gambling License can only be obtained through an authorized government agency. Depending on the type of business, where you're doing business and other specific regulations that may apply, there may be multiple government agencies that you must contact in order to get a Minnesota Gaming/Gambling License. You can apply for permits online, by mail or through an independent permit service - not by fax or phone. If MnDOT approves your application and issues a permit, we will charge the appropriate permit fee to the credit card you have listed with us. Please indicate on your application form which credit card to use. Conduct of gambling it is advised to contact the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board (GCB) directly at 651-539-1900 as City Licensees must comply with all federal, state and local laws. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/FORMS 1) City of Saint Paul, Temporary Gambling Permit and Application forms. 2) State form for each gambling event conducted.
Mn Gambling Permit Application
Mn Gambling Permit Application
Tropicana evansville slots. Registered nonprofit organizations may conduct lawful (charitable) gambling such as bingo, pull-tabs, tip boards, and paddle tickets. Some food or bar establishments lease or grant space to these organizations.
These activities are subject to the state's Lawful Gambling Tax (but not sales tax).
For more information:
Mn Gambling Permit ApplicationSee Gambling Taxes
Visit the Gambling Control Board website
Call the Gambling Control Board at 651-539-1900

A retail sale is:
The sale, lease, or rental of tangible personal property
The sale of tangible personal property used in conducting lawful gambling under chapter 349 or State Lottery under chapter 349A and is not considered a sale of property for resale
Mn Gambling Permit ApplicationGlobal gambling market report. The table below explains when sales tax applies to the sale of gambling devices and equipment.
QuestionIs the Item Taxable?References
Is the rental of electronic gaming devices taxable?Yes. The lessee is responsible for the sales tax on the rental or lease of the equipment. It does not matter if there is a revenue sharing agreement.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 4(k), 4(l), and 7
Are monthly equipment charges taxable?Yes. The lessee is responsible for the sales tax on the rental or lease of the equipment.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 4(k), 4(l), and 7
Are revenue sharing agreements taxable?Yes. The lessee is responsible for the sales tax on the total sales price of the rental or lease of an electronic gaming device – even when the sales price is separated into various components.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 4(k), 4(l), and 7
Are bingo cards and pull-tabs taxable?Yes. The retailer is responsible for the sales tax unless an exemption applies – including purchases of digital products.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 3(i) and 7
Are electronic pull-tabs taxable?Yes. The retailer is responsible for the sales tax unless an exemption applies – including purchases of digital products.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 3(i) and 7
Are apps for electronic gaming devices taxable?Yes, they are taxable when sold to the distributor.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 3(i) and 7
Is the sale of the software taxable?Yes, they are taxable when sold to the distributor.Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subd. 17
Does local sales and use tax apply when the city also has a local gambling tax?No. However, Minnesota sales tax (6.875%) still applies.Minnesota Statutes 349.213, subd. 3
Are purchases of gambling equipment by a 501(c)3 organization with a gambling license taxable?Yes. These organizations must pay sales tax when they purchase, lease, or rent gambling devices and equipment.
Minnesota Statutes 297A.70, subd. 4
Minnesota Rule 8130.6200, subp. 8
If you have any questions, email us at salesuse.tech@state.mn.us.

Question	Is the Item Taxable?	References
Is the rental of electronic gaming devices taxable?	Yes. The lessee is responsible for the sales tax on the rental or lease of the equipment. It does not matter if there is a revenue sharing agreement.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 4(k), 4(l), and 7
Are monthly equipment charges taxable?	Yes. The lessee is responsible for the sales tax on the rental or lease of the equipment.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 4(k), 4(l), and 7
Are revenue sharing agreements taxable?	Yes. The lessee is responsible for the sales tax on the total sales price of the rental or lease of an electronic gaming device – even when the sales price is separated into various components.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 4(k), 4(l), and 7
Are bingo cards and pull-tabs taxable?	Yes. The retailer is responsible for the sales tax unless an exemption applies – including purchases of digital products.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 3(i) and 7
Are electronic pull-tabs taxable?	Yes. The retailer is responsible for the sales tax unless an exemption applies – including purchases of digital products.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 3(i) and 7
Are apps for electronic gaming devices taxable?	Yes, they are taxable when sold to the distributor.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subds. 3(i) and 7
Is the sale of the software taxable?	Yes, they are taxable when sold to the distributor.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.61, subd. 17
Does local sales and use tax apply when the city also has a local gambling tax?	No. However, Minnesota sales tax (6.875%) still applies.	Minnesota Statutes 349.213, subd. 3
Are purchases of gambling equipment by a 501(c)3 organization with a gambling license taxable?	Yes. These organizations must pay sales tax when they purchase, lease, or rent gambling devices and equipment.	Minnesota Statutes 297A.70, subd. 4 Minnesota Rule 8130.6200, subp. 8