Gaming Law in Minnesota

This page covers gaming law as it applies in Minnesota — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern gaming in Minnesota

Minnesota state law

CHAPTER 273. TAXES; LISTING, ASSESSMENT MN 273 § 273.13
Cited in 32 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHAPTER 290. INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAXES MN 290 § 290.17
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHAPTER 97A. GAME AND FISH › GENERAL PROVISIONS MN 97A § 97A.015
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHAPTER 609. CRIMINAL CODE › GAMBLING MN 609 § 609.75
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHAPTER 297A. GENERAL SALES AND USE TAXES › DEFINITIONS MN 297A § 297A.61
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHAPTER 103G. WATERS OF THE STATE › GENERAL PROVISIONS MN 103G § 103G.005
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Minnesota.

National Indian Gaming Commissionagency
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.