Minnesota Gambling License Application

After the license application is entered into the database by service counter staff, DSI Licensing will contact you if additional information and/or documents are required. State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board (GCB) applications, required materials and payment. Class III gambling is conducted under a compact that each tribe negotiates with the government of the state in which it is located. Minnesota tribes were the first in the nation to negotiate and sign gaming compacts with a state government. Both the tribes and the state agreed to limit casinos to video games of chance (slots) and blackjack.

Due to the continued COVID-19 outbreak, the licensing offices at BOTH locations will be closed to non-commission staff. Please call 952-496-7950. Calls will be taken or returned between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

  • Everyone who is employed at a racetrack in Minnesota must be licensed.
  • Every individual involved in horse racing must be licensed.
  • All licenses expire on December 31st of the calendar year in which they are issued.
  • All partnerships, corporations, and stable names must be licensed. If you are in a partnership, each individual owner must be licensed as well as the partnership.
  • Trainers please note: Workers’ Compensation Insurance is required. A current Certificate of Insurance must be on file in the Racing Commission office in order to be eligible for a trainer’s license and before any employees may be licensed. Trainers should also note that work authorization documentation is required of and verified for all employees.
  • Individuals applying for licensure in certain occupations may be required to obtain approval of the Board of Stewards/Judges prior to issuance

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Applications

*Please note: to type in the form fields you MUST download the application first before being able to fill in the fields*

  • Individual Racing License Application
  • Racing Groom License Application
  • Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) Application (Current for 2021 Licensing Year)
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  • Veterinarian Application
  • Stable Name Application
  • Authorized Agent Application
  • Ownership Entity (Multiple Owner) Application
  • Jockey Agent Appointment
  • Affidavit of Responsibility for Minor

Instructions

  1. Fill out and print
  2. Sign/Notarize (notaries are present at our office locations but, you must be present to sign)
  3. Submit a fingerprint card or come into one of our office locations for digital fingerprints (this only applies to applicants not fingerprinted in MN or have not submitted prints in 5+ years). If the applicant is age 18 through 70 they need to submit a fingerprint card.
  4. Mail with payment to:
    Minnesota Racing Commission
    Attn: Licensing
    1100 Canterbury Rd, Suite 100
    Shakopee, MN 55379

Licensing Fees

  • Full Time Association Staff: $35
  • Part-Time Association Staff: $15
  • Assistant Trainer: $25
  • ADW Provider: $10,000
  • Authorized Agent: $5
  • Bloodstock Agent: $100
  • Bookkeeper: $25
  • Driver: $35
  • Emergency License: $50
  • Exercise Rider: $20
  • Equine Masseuse: $50
  • Farrier: $50
  • Farrier Assistant: $25
  • Fingerprints: $25
  • Gate Crew: $15
  • Groom/Hotwalker:$10
  • Jockey: $35
  • Jockey Agent: $35
  • Ownership Entity (Multiple Owner): $50
  • 3 Year Multiple Owner: $150
  • Owner/Trainer/Driver: $100
  • Owner: $50
  • 3 Year Owner: $150
  • Pony Rider: $ 15
  • Official: $ 35
  • Replacement: $25
  • Stable Name: $25
  • Stable Supervisor: $10
  • Trainer: $50
  • Valet: $10
  • Vendor: $100
  • Large Racing/Gaming Vendor: $2,500
  • Small Racing/Gamin Vendor: $1,000
  • Vendor Employee: $ 15
  • Veterinarian: $100
  • Veterinarian Assistant: $50
  • Horseman Organization: $15

LICENSING RULES

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:

  • See 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

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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

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If you have any questions, email us at salesuse.tech@state.mn.us.