Charitable Gambling

The City of Hastings supports charitable gambling activities that benefit local nonprofit organizations while ensuring operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Organizations must be licensed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board and receive local approval to conduct lawful gambling within City limits.

What is Charitable Gambling?

Charitable gambling in Minnesota includes:

• Pull-tabs (paper or electronic)
• Bingo
• Raffles
• Paddlewheels
• Tipboards

Only licensed nonprofit organizations may conduct these activities, and proceeds must be used for lawful purposes as defined by Minnesota law.

Application Process

1. State Application: Apply for an Organization License and a Gambling Manager License with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
2. City Submissions: Submit a copy of your State application(s) or exemption request to the City Clerk’s Office.
3. City Council Review: All applications require a City Council resolution of approval.
4. License Issued by State: Once approved locally, the Gambling Control Board will finalize your license.

Timelines & Deadlines

• Charitable Gambling Licenses: please allow 2–4 weeks for local processing and City Council consideration.

• Temporary Gambling Permits such as: raffle applications and other exempt permits must be submitted at least 30+ days before your event.

Fees

The City of Hastings may charge a local processing fee for charitable gambling applications. Refer to the Fee Schedule for current rates.

City Code Chapter 110.17, subd. F, requires any organization conducting lawful gambling within the City to spend at least 50% of its expenditures for lawful purposes conducted or located within the City's trade area.