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Native American Casinos in Minnesota

All Indian casinos in Minnesota are located on Native American reservations.

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Details on Minnesota Casinos

All Native American casinos in Minnesota have an agreement (compact) that allows them to offer live table games. However, the only only table games permitted in Minnesota casinos are card games similar to blackjack and poker. Craps, roulette and baccarat are not permitted.

There is also a restriction on slot machines. You will not find any mechanical slots that have traditional reels, only the electronic video variety.

The North Star State does allow some forms of gambling at eighteen, including some legal Minnesota 18+ casinos. MN offers its residents a wide variety of legal gambling entertainment for 18 plus players including many Vegas style tribal casinos, various skill-based tournaments (like darts, bowling, and billiards), pari-mutuel wagering on horse and dog races, pull tabs, bingo, raffle.

All casinos in Minnesota offer: video keno, video poker, video slots, and blackjack. Unless otherwise noted, some Minnesota casinos also offer games such as: Caribbean stud poker, pai gow poker, poker, Mississippi stud, ultimate Texas hold’em, three-card poker, let it ride, and bingo.

Most casinos in Minnesota are open 24-hours a day, though it is best to check the hours of operation for any Minnesota casinos you are interested in going to.

The minimum gambling age at all casinos in Minnesota is 18.

Minneapolis, Minnesota does not have any casinos, but there are two with in 25 miles. To the southwest is Mystic Lake Casino, which is the largest casino in Minnesota. Additionally, the Little Six Casino, which is affiliated with Mystic Lake, is within a one-mile drive.

Slot Machine Payback Percentages at Minnesota Casinos

There is no public record regarding Minnesota casino slot machine payback percentages in Minnesota as the Tribes are not required to release that information. Though, according to the compact between the state and the tribes, the minimum and maximum payouts for casinos in Minnesota are regulated as follows: slot machines – 80% to 95%, keno – 75% to 95%, video poker, and video blackjack – 83% to 98%. Each tribe is allowed to freely set its machines to pay back anywhere within those limits, and the tribes are not required to release any information regarding their slot machine percentage paybacks. This means that there is no way to tell which Minnesota casino have the best payouts.

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN MINNESOTA

Minnesota is also referred to as the land of 10,000 lakes. Bordering Canada and Lake Superior, the state is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The state has diverse attractions which range from historical tourism to national parks. There are lots of activities to try, whether you are going city hopping or exploring hidden gems, some of the best things to do in Minnesota are listed below.

Brainerd

Brainerd is the best place to go if you want to enjoy lakeside fun. This attraction is a great place to go if you are searching for a weekend resort getaway where you can pamper yourself. There are a variety of outdoor activities that you can try here like picnicking at a state park, exploring the hiking trails, or just relaxing and taking in the fresh air. Brainerd is also home to many shops with a woodsy backdrop that you can explore if you don’t want to go into the wild. Golfing is popular, and the Brainerd Golf trail offers 180 holes to play, or you can book yourself a room at the Grand View Lodge to relax.

The closest casino and casino with a hotel to this attraction is Grand Casino Mille Lacs.

Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

This national forest spreads over large areas in northeastern Minnesota and features pristine lakes and rivers. You can start exploring this park from the International Wolf Center located in the town of Ely. The highlight of the park is the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area which is located along the boundary of the United States and Canada. It is a great place to go if you want to try out backcountry canoeing and kayaking trips, or fishing. You will also get to see a great deal of wildlife such as bears, wolves, and moose.

The closest casino and casino with a hotel to this attraction is Grand Portage Lodge & Casino.

North Shore Scenic Drive

The North Shore Scenic Drive can be found close to Duluth and the route follows the north shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to Thunder Bay in Canada. There are several state parks along this route to explore including Tettegouche, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Grand Portage State Park. There are varieties of recreational activities that you can try out along the route such as boating, mountain biking and fishing. If you are here during the winter, you can try out activities such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing, snowmobiling and skiing. If you are adventure seeker, you can hike the 300-mile Superior Hiking Trail which extends along the Minnesota shoreline and it is only accessible by foot.

The closest casino to this attraction is Fond-du-Luth Casino.

The closest casino with a hotel to this attraction is Black Bear Casino Resort.

International Wolf Center

This is an educational center close to Ely and its sole aim is to support and promote the survival of wolves. The center features hands-on exhibits, all types of information on wolves, and the demonstration of wolf tracking methods. This center is a great place to go if you want to learn about the natural history of wolves as you observe the resident wolf pack. There are also programs and visitor experiences not to miss here such as Geocache Adventures, Wolf Photography Workshops, and overnight tour for groups of eight or more.

The closest casino and casino with a hotel to this attraction is Fortune Bay Resort Casino.

Minnesota State Capitol Building

This building was built between 1896 and 1905 and has recently gone through extensive renovations, restoring the building to its former glory. Restoration included the exterior marble, interior furnishings, and creation of additional public spaces. You can go on guided tours here every day of the week. You can also go on a self-guided tour of the areas such as the Rotunda, the second grand floor, and the Governor’s Reception Room. At the base of the Capitol’s dome, you will find the Quadriga which is a golden four-horse chariot statue created by Daniel Chester French and Edward Potter, completed in 1906.

The closest casino to this attraction is Canterbury Park.

The closest casino with a hotel to this attraction is Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack.

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens

This garden can be found in St. Cloud and it is a great attraction to visit while in Minnesota. The garden features about 80,000 annual plants surrounded by benches, fountains, trees, swings, and ponds. The garden is popularly known to have over 1,100 rose bushes, and also houses an all-white garden filled with flowers and flowering shrubs. The garden also hosts several events like Music in the Gardens every Sunday in the summer or the annual Art Fair in the Gardens, annually in mid-July.

The closest casino and casino with a hotel to this attraction is Grand Casino Hinckley.

Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge

This bridge was originally built between 1901 and 1905 as an aerial transfer bridge with a cable car before it was expanded into a roadway in 1929. It has since then become a popular tourist icon in Duluth. The bridge offers resident of Minnesota Point access to the mainland and it is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is operated every day and you can come here to watch as it is raised and lowered so that sailboats, freight ships, and tour boats can pass.

The closest casino to this attraction is Fond-du-Luth Casino.

The closest casino with a hotel to this attraction is Black Bear Casino Resort.

How many casinos are in Minnesota?

There are currently 21 casinos located in Minnesota. • Black Bear Casino & Hotel • Canterbury Park • Cedar Lakes Casino Hotel • Fond-du-Luth Casino • Fortune Bay Resort Casino • Grand Casino Hinckley • Grand Casino Mille Lacs • Grand Portage Lodge & Casino • Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel • Little Six Casino • Mystic Lake Casino Hotel • Northern Lights Casino & Hotel • Prairies Edge Casino Resort • Running Aces • Seven Clans Casino Red Lake • Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls • Seven Clans Casino Warroad • Shooting Star Casino – Bagley • Shooting Star Casino Hotel – Mahnomen • Treasure Island Resort Casino • White Oak Casino

What is the gambling age in Minnesota?

Minnesota doesn’t have a single commercial casino, but they’re still one of
the most liberal states in regards to gambling.

They have tribal casinos, widespread charity gambling, legal social gambling,
lottery games, poker rooms, racing venues and bar-based video terminals.

Obviously the Land of 10,000 Lakes has plentiful gambling opportunities, but
what’s their stance on Internet gaming?

This is one of the main things that we’ll cover in the next section.

Online Gambling and Minnesota Law

Like many states, Minnesota hasn’t addressed online gambling in their
criminal code.

In the absence of this language, numerous off-shore gaming sites continue
operating in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

You won’t have any trouble finding an online casino, poker site or
sportsbook in this state, but does that mean you’re in the clear to play?

Let’s find out by looking at Minnesota’s gambling laws as well as the legal
precedent they’ve set on iGaming matters.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Minnesota?

The Gopher State doesn’t specifically address Internet gambling, but like
many states, they have vague language that could deem iGaming illegal.

Minnesota’s constitution defines a bet in Section 609.75 (Subd. 2) as
follows:

“A bet is a bargain whereby the parties mutually agree to a gain or loss by
one to the other of specified money, property or benefit dependent upon chance
although the chance is accompanied by some element of skill.”

This is a broad definition that can include any form of unlicensed gaming. We
assume this means that any bet offered or placed over the Internet is also
illegal.

On the other hand, we’ve seen states with far stronger language against
online gambling. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Washington explicitly ban Internet
gaming.

That said, we don’t view Minnesota as being overly concerned with online
gaming – especially when their criminal code doesn’t mention it.

Can I Get Arrested for Gambling Online in Minnesota?

We’ll preface this by saying that nobody has been arrested for online
gambling in Minnesota. This doesn’t mean that it’s totally impossible either.

Section 609.75 (Subd. 2) defines an illegal gambling device as follows:

“… is a contrivance which for a consideration affords the player an
opportunity to obtain something of value, other than free plays, automatically
from the machine or otherwise, the award of which is determined principally by
chance.”

Again, this is broad language that could include any number of devices,
including smartphones, tablets or computers.

If Minnesota Police caught somebody gambling on a smartphone and wanted to
make case of it, they could use Section 609.75 (Subd. 2). But would they go this
far?

The odds are highly unlikely that Minnesota would ever take such drastic
action. Furthermore, the lack of precedence in prosecuting online gamblers makes
us think they won’t start at any point in the future.

Still, be aware of the laws if you’re going to gamble online within state
borders.

Will Minnesota Legalize Online Gambling?

Minnesota is one of the least-active states when it comes to seeking Internet
gambling legislation. This doesn’t appear likely to change any time soon for
three reasons:

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• We haven’t seen one piece of pro-online gambling legislation discussed
  in Minnesota.
• With the exception of Iowa, Minnesota doesn’t have any neighbors that
  are serious about regulating the activity.
• They don’t have any commercial casinos to push the matter.

Beginning with the first point, Minnesota hasn’t seriously discussed legal
online casino games and poker. We assume that they will at some point, but that
could be years away.

Unlike states such as Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania, they don’t
have neighboring states acting as iGaming influencers.

Minnesota also doesn’t have commercial casinos or racinos that’ll lobby for
online gaming. This has been key towards legalization efforts in Delaware,
Nevada and New Jersey.

It’s possible that the tribal casinos could lobby politicians to legalize
iGaming, but there’s been no news on this front either.

Odds are that Minnesota – like most states – will regulate Internet gambling
someday. However, they won’t be doing it any time soon.

Are Offshore Gaming Sites Safe?

With no legal Internet casinos or poker rooms, your only option for gambling
online in Minnesota is off-shore sites. Which brings us to the question of
whether or not these off-shore companies are safe.

The answer varies as you move from site to site.

The key to understand this is that off-shore gaming companies aren’t licensed
by the government. Instead, they’re licensed in the country or territory where
they’re located.

Common jurisdictions that serve Minnesota include:

• Antigua & Barbuda
• Costa Rica
• Curacao
• Kahnawake Gaming Commission
• Panama

Safe and unsafe off-shore operators can exist within any of these
jurisdictions. That’s why it’s so important do to your own research before
depositing anywhere (discussed next).

But the actual licensing jurisdiction can also have an impact on the site’s
reputation. Here are a couple of examples:

• Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the least-reputable licensing
jurisdictions around the world. In fact, iGaming operators need only meet
general business licensing requirements to operate here.

• Kahnawake Gaming Commission

Based in Mohawk territory in Montreal,
Quebec, the KGC has fairly strict licensing requirements and provides
oversight when necessary.

Again, these sites aren’t licensed anywhere in the U.S., so you can never
have 100% confidence. But choosing reputable sites in respected jurisdictions is
a good way to find quality offshore gaming.

How do I Choose an Online Gaming Site?

Here are steps you should take when looking for the best online casinos,
poker rooms and/or sportsbooks:

• Read Reviews

This point is obvious, but worth stressing. Look for
non-biased reviews to learn about all the important aspects regarding any
iGaming site.

• Customer Complaints

Google to find potential customer complaints on a
gaming site. You want to avoid any company that processes cash-outs slowly
and/or has poor customer service.

• Game Variety

This may be covered in the reviews that you’re reading,
but you should still check out the games/sports lines section for yourself
to see if the variety meets your needs.

• Bonus Terms & Conditions

Visit the site and look at their bonus terms.
After all, you don’t want to be stuck wagering ridiculous amounts of money
just to cash out your welcome/deposit bonus.

• Deposit Options

Some offshore sites may not have banking methods that
you can/want to use. This is why it’s important to check out the banking
section beforehand.

• Longevity

How long has a gaming site been around? The longer they’ve
been open, the better because it indicates that the site has done well
enough to stick around.

More Gambling Laws in Minnesota

• Casino Games: Legal
• Sports Betting: Illegal
• Poker: Legal
• Racing Betting: Legal
• Lottery: Legal
• Bingo: Legal
• Charitable Gaming: Legal
• Social Gambling: Legal

Casinos & Bars: Legal

Minnesota may not have commercial casinos, but they do have tribal casinos
thanks to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.

They feature 19 tribal gambling establishments, with most being located in
the northern part of the state.

The state’s largest casino is Mystic Lake, which has over 4,000 slot machines
and 100 table games. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is also sizeable, spanning
116,000 square feet and housing 2,400 gaming machines.

One problem for the state is that they don’t earn tax revenue off the
casinos. But Gov. Mark Dayton attempted to change this in 2011 while looking for
creative ways to cover U.S. Bank Stadium’s $975 million cost.

The White Earth Nation offered to pay for half the 66,665-seat stadium if
they could build a casino in downtown Minneapolis. From here, White Earth Nation
would’ve continued to pay the state 50% of their profits.

Many local tribes fought against the matter because they didn’t want to set
the precedent of sharing casino revenue with Minnesota.

Dayton and other politicians eventually abandoned the bill, opting instead to
legalize electronic pull-tab machines at bars. For this reason, you’ll see
numerous pull-tab games at bars across the state.

Charity Gambling: Legal

The Minnesota criminal code exempts charity gaming from illegal gambling.
Section 609.75 (Subd. 3-5) explains this as follows:

“A private social bet not part of or incidental to organized, commercialized,
or systematic gambling.”

Section 609.761 explains that approved charities can offer a number of card
games, including bridge, cribbage, euchre, gin, pinochle, Texas hold’em and
whist.

Stipulations behind Minnesota charity gaming include the following:

• Individual player winnings can’t exceed $200 per event.
• Social dice games can be held in adjoining rooms of a
  liquor-serving establishment.
• The charitable group/building owner must donate the proceeds.

Minnesota doesn’t get any tax revenue from their casinos, but they at least
earn a significant amount from charity operations. In 2016, the Gopher State
earned over $285 in tax revenue from charity gaming.

This is why they allow charity operators to offer a large variety of games
like bingo, lotteries, pull-tabs, raffles and Vegas-style gaming.

Keep in mind that Vegas-style gaming doesn’t mean charities can hold casino
nights or functions where people play casino games like baccarat, blackjack,
craps and roulette.

The state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division noted this by stating, “State
Attorney General’s Office concludes that most casino night activities are
generally considered illegal gambling.”

Instead, people can participate in skill-based tournaments for darts, poker
and pool tournaments.

Lottery: Legal

The Minnesota Lottery offers a large range of games, including All or
Nothing, Daily 3, Gopher 5, Hot Lotto, Lucky for Life, Mega Millions, Powerball,
Raffle and Print-N-Play. These games combine to earn over $500 million for the
state annually.

Poker: Legal

The Land of 10,000 Lakes has poker rooms at tribal casinos and both
racetracks, including Running Aces and Canterbury Park. Charity organizations
are also allowed to offer poker tournaments, provided they meet the stipulations
covered above.

Racing: Legal

The Minnesota Racing Commission oversees the state’s quarter and thoroughbred
racing industry. Minnesota has two active tracks in the Columbus-based Running
Aces and Shakopee-based Canterbury Park.

Social Gambling: Legal

Minnesota specifically exempts social gambling from illegal gaming. This
means that players can hold poker tournaments and other social gaming functions
as long as the host isn’t profiting in any way.

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The latter means no taking rake from poker games, or selling food or alcohol
at a social function. Just like with charity gambling, Minnesota also applies a
prize cap of $200 per day to private gambling.

We’re unclear if bars can hold free poker tournaments. After all, they’d
technically be profiting off the increased customers who come to play.

Bars can allow social dice games as long as they don’t organize the game or
stipulate that players buy drinks/food from them. Also, players aren’t allowed
to bet cash, but rather food and drinks.

Accepted bar-based dice games include:

• 3 – 2 – 1
• 6 – 5 – 4
• Aces
• Last Chance
• Liar’s Poker
• Shake-a-Day
• Who Buys

Gambling Venues in Minnesota

Minnesota may not have giant commercial casinos like other states, but they
do offer more than enough tribal casinos spread throughout the state.

This gives Minnesota residents and visitors access to a total of more than
21,000 gaming machines and almost 300 table games. You can make bets for as
little as one cent (slots) and as much as $1,000.

As mentioned earlier, Mystic Lake Casino (Prior Lake) and Treasure Island
Resort (Welch) are the state’s two largest casinos. They both offer thousands of
gaming machines, large hotels, and multiple amenities.

Based in Morton, Jackpot Junction is also a big casino with more than 1,600
gaming machines and 30 table games. Below you can find more info on these
casinos, as well as a few others in Minnesota.

1) Black Bear Casino Resort

1785 Minnesota 210, Cromwell, MN 55726

2) Canterbury Park and Card Casino

1100 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee, MN 55379

3) Grand Casino Hinckley

777 Lady Luck Dr, Hinckley, MN 55037

4) Jackpot Junction Casino

39375 County Rd 24, Morton, MN 56270

5) Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372

6) Northern Lights Casino – Leech Lake

6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN 56484

7) Palace Lake Casino & Hotel

16599 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633

8) Running Aces Casino & Racetrack

15201 Zurich St, Columbus, MN 55025

9) Seven Clans Red Lake Casino

10200 MN-89, Puposky, MN 56667

10) Shooting Star Casino Bagley

340th Street, Bagley, MN 56621

11) Treasure Island Casino

5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN 55089

History of Gambling in Minnesota

Minnesota’s legal gambling history begins in the mid-1800s, when they banned
lotteries. The government didn’t approve any form of gambling until 1945, when
they legalized charity bingo.

This opened them up to what has today becoming a very successful charity
gaming industry.

Other notable landmarks include voters legalizing pari-mutuel betting in 1982
and voters approving a lottery in 1988.

Below you can take a closer look at some legal gaming milestones in
Minnesota:

Exemption added to state constitution for social gambling.

Minnesota legalizes paddlewheels, raffles, and tip boards for charity groups.

State Legislature approves pull-tabs for charity purposes.

Voters pass pari-mutuel betting through referendum.

Minnesota signs pact with 7 Native-American tribes for video gambling.

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State bans video gambling machines outside of tribal reservations.

Minnesota signs compact with tribes to allow blackjack and other table games.

Voter referendum rejects off-tracking wagering.

Voters approve poker tournaments at bars and restaurants.

Legislation passed to ban sale of online scratch tickets.

State Senate defeats daily fantasy sports bill.

Minnesota Gambling FAQs

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Many players have questions about Minnesota’s online gaming market because
it’s a grey area.

We’ve covered some of these questions in the online gambling section, but
here are a few more common inquiries regarding Minnesota iGaming.

Are Daily Fantasy Sports Legal in Minnesota?

The Gopher State hasn’t done anything to block daily fantasy sports (DFS). In
fact, they’ve introduced legislative efforts to approve the activity.

The bills that have been introduced so far aren’t seeking a regulated market,
but rather clarification that DFS is a legal skill game.

The first bill died in the Senate Taxes Committee because it didn’t have
enough safeguards to prevent underage players.

State Rep. Tony Albright introduced another piece of legislation in 2017 that
included stronger safeguards. This legislation is still being reviewed at the
time of this writing.

In the meantime, DFS sites continue operating in Minnesota because there’s no
law that prevents them from doing so.

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Has Minnesota Taken Legal Action against Online Gaming Sites?

No. Minnesota hasn’t taken any direct action against offshore casinos, poker
rooms, or sports betting sites.

But in 2009, the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division sent letters
to 11 ISPs attempting to block 200 offshore gaming sites. They eventually
dropped the request after the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming
Association iMEGA) launched a lawsuit.

With no legal action against offshore companies, these sites continue serving
Minnesota players. Their iGaming market will likely remain in a grey area until
either legislation or legal action happens.

Why did Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Try to Block Gaming Sites?

According to the MinnPost, the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division argued that all
Internet gambling is illegal. They made no distinction between games of skill
(poker) and chance when trying to block the sites.

They also cited the Wire Act of 1961, which allegedly bans interstate
gambling, but this was before 2011, when the U.S. Department of Justice ruled
that the Wire Act only applies to sports betting.

After Alcohol and Gambling withdraw their request, they indicated a desire to
continue trying to block gaming sites from Minnesotans. But no serious efforts
have arisen since 2009.

What’s Keeping Minnesota from Legalizing Online Gaming?

Minnesota doesn’t fall into this select group, meaning they won’t be among
the first states with regulated online gaming.

The problem is that most states just don’t see Internet gambling as a
priority right now.

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This is especially the case for Minnesota, which doesn’t receive direct tax
revenue from its tribal casinos.

Plus, legalizing iGaming opens up more issues.

Regulated states have required that online gaming sites partner with
land-based casinos. Given that Minnesota wouldn’t see any/much revenue under
this model, they’re not overly concerned about the activity.

Additional Resources

Minnesota features three important gaming regulatory bodies, including the
Gambling Control Board, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement and the Lottery
commission. Here’s a closer look at each organization.

The Gambling Control Board regulated the charity gambling industry and
ensures that all approved establishments are following the laws.

The Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement department monitors the state’s tribal
casinos, ensures fair gaming and takes larger actions if necessary. Regarding
the latter, this division once tried to block 200 offshore gaming sites under
grounds that they’re illegal.

The Minnesota Lottery runs 10 different games, and works to ensure that all
winners are properly compensated.

The Future & Your Views

Minnesota is yet another state that stands in middle ground with regard to
online gaming.

They haven’t made any serious efforts to legalize the activity, and no bills
are on the horizon either.

If the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division had their way, Minnesota
would’ve blocked 200 gaming sites. This would’ve put them in line with Kentucky
and Maryland as one of the few states to take legal action in the iGaming
sector.

But it didn’t happen, and Minnesotans are still free to play at offshore
casino, poker and sports betting sites.

We don’t see the status quo changing any time soon. This is especially the
case with the 2011 U.S. Department of Justice opinion on the Wire Act.

The one area where Minnesota is making iGaming inlets is daily fantasy
sports. People can already play at DFS sites, and the state is discussing
legislation to ensure it’s completely legal.

Perhaps if the Gopher State goes through with this, they’ll begin warming up
to regulated online gambling.