Minnesota Gambling License

Minnesota Gambling License
Wisconsin Gambling License

The Minnesota DNR has received a limited number of reports from people who attempted to purchase fishing or hunting licenses online and came away from the transaction without a license, or having been charged in excess of the cost of a license. People should keep the following in mind when purchasing a license. Pull-tabs are the most popular form of charitable gambling in Minnesota. You will often see them for sale behind a bar or in a dedicated pull-tab booth within a bar. It is played by selling paper or cardboard tickets from a container, some of which will contain winning combinations of symbols (similar to a winning line on a slot machine), most.

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 31^st 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

Minnesota permits several forms of online betting, including fantasy sports and horse racing betting.Some lawmakers are interested in legalizing sports betting as well but face opposition from some of their anti-gambling colleagues and tribal gaming operators. The state of Minnesota’s Gambling Control Board is the licensing authority for all gambling activity in the state, but some gambling activities need local government approval prior to being submitted to the Gambling Control Board. Minnesota Racing Commission 1100 Canterbury Road, Ste. 100 Shakopee, MN 55379 Telephone: 952.496.7950. MRC Office at Running Aces Minnesota Racing Commission 15201 Zurich Street NE - Suite 212 Columbus, MN 55025 Telephone: 651.925.3951.

Workers Compensation FAQs

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)

Veterinarian Application
Stable Name Application
Authorized Agent Application
Ownership Entity (Multiple Owner) Application
Jockey Agent Appointment
Affidavit of Responsibility for Minor

Instructions

Fill out and print
Sign/Notarize (notaries are present at our office locations but, you must be present to sign)
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.
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