Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 177 - Gambling Control Board
Here’s a detailed overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules, Agency 177 – Gambling Control Board:
🎰 Overview of Agency 177 – Gambling Control Board
Agency 177 directs and enforces the rules governing lawful (charitable) gambling in Minnesota—including bingo, pull‑tabs, paddlewheels, tipboards, raffles, and bingo hall licensing. It is administered by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board under the Department of Public Safety, with enforcement support from the Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division (casetext.com).
📘 Chapters of Agency 177
The rules are organized into several chapters:
Chapter 7860 – LAWFUL GAMBLING
Sets general licensing authority and eligibility standards for gambling operators and equipment.
Chapter 7861 – GAMBLING; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Covers operational guidelines like cash-only play, equipment management, posting requirements, advertising rules, prize limits, and record-keeping (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us).
Chapter 7862 – BINGO HALL LICENSES
Establishes specific rules for licensing bingo halls, including facility standards and permits (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 7863 – GAMBLING EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS
Regulates distributors who supply paper pull‑tabs, bingo equipment, paddlewheels, etc. (law.cornell.edu, weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us).
Chapter 7864 – GAMBLING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
Prescribes standards for development and certification of gambling equipment (law.cornell.edu, revisor.mn.gov).
Chapter 7865 – GAMBLING LICENSEES; DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Describes disciplinary procedures, license sanctions, hearings, and penalties for non-compliance (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Selected Highlights
Cash‑Only Requirement
All gambling must be played with cash (currency, money orders, cashier’s checks, or traveler’s checks) before participation—no post-play or electronic payments allowed; exception: raffle tickets may be purchased by personal check or debit card (regulations.justia.com).
Premises & Equipment Controls
Licensed organizations must maintain an inventory of gambling equipment on-site, separate it from lessor’s equipment, and have all invoices available for review by regulators (regulations.justia.com).
Posting & Transparency
Organizations must visibly post their name, license number, permit number, problem gambling helpline, “illegal gambling prohibited” notice, and house rules (minimum 11×17″ size). Bingo programs can include this information if posted (regulations.justia.com).
Prize Limits & Record‑Keeping
Prizes must comply with limits set in statute (Minn. Stat. §349.211), with proper valuation rules. Records must be maintained regarding prize type, value, and issuance (regulations.justia.com).
🗂️ Enforcement & Oversight
The Gambling Control Board licenses, inspects, investigates, and disciplines operators.
It also tests and approves gambling equipment.
The Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division assists in criminal investigations and compliance enforcement (auditor.leg.state.mn.us, en.wikipedia.org).
📚 For More Information
You can find the full text and official parts for each chapter via the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes site under Agency 177, or in third-party summaries like Cornell LII or Justia (revisor.mn.gov).
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