Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 177 - Gambling Control BoardMinnesota Administrative Rules Agency 177 - Gambling Control Board
Here’s a detailed overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules – Agency 177 (Gambling Control Board):
📘 Structure of Agency 177 — Chapters 7860–7865
According to the Minnesota Revisor and legal mirrors:
Chapter 7860: Lawful Gambling – Parts 7860.0010–.0700 (currently repealed)
Chapter 7861: Gambling; General Provisions – Parts 7861.0010–.0340, setting operational rules and controls
Chapter 7862: Bingo Hall Licenses – Licensing standards for bingo halls
Chapter 7863: Gambling Equipment Distributors – Regulations for distributors
Chapter 7864: Gambling Equipment Manufacturers – Standards for manufacturers
Chapter 7865: Gambling Licensees; Disciplinary Actions – Oversight and sanctions
⚙️ Selected Highlights
Chapter 7861 – Conduct of Lawful Gambling (e.g., Part 7861.0260)
All gambling must be cash-based: currency, money orders, cashier's/traveler’s checks. No credit or debit cards—but raffle and participation tickets may use personal checks/debit cards
Premises must maintain proper equipment inventory, physical separation of gambling supplies, and retain invoices for inspection
Employees (including volunteers) must be publicly identified by name, and manipulation of game outcomes is forbidden
Gambling can only occur during regular business hours, and must be free from practices that deceive players or affect odds
On leased bingo premises, food and beverages may be sold, but gambling employees cannot serve them, nor can costs be charged to the gambling account
🛡️ Board Mandates & Responsibilities
Per state reports and oversight audits:
The Board regulates charitable gambling (bingo, raffles, pull-tabs, tipboards, paddlewheels), ensuring compliance and integrity
Licenses and oversight include nonprofit organizations, premises, equipment, managers, with a focus on cash-handling and auditing.
Collaboration with other agencies:
Dept. of Revenue for tax tracking and inventory
Dept. of Public Safety (AGED unit) for investigations
The Board consists of seven members—five gubernatorial appointees, plus reps from Public Safety and the Attorney General’s Office—with a professional staff of ~30
You can view the full rules on the State Revisor’s website under Agency 177
Cornell LII and Justia present the same chapters in convenient sections
Official rule changes (such as 2019 updates for electronic games and sports tipboard regulations) are effective as posted by the Board
📝 Summary Table
| Chapter | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 7860 | Lawful gambling (repealed) |
| 7861 | General provisions and operations |
| 7862 | Bingo hall licensing |
| 7863 | Distributors |
| 7864 | Manufacturers |
| 7865 | Licenses and disciplinary actions |
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