Frequently asked questions about gambling Click on the questions below to see more information on the topic. General gambling questions and definitionsWhat kind of gambling activities are legal in Minnesota?What kind of gambling activities are illegal in Minnesota?Is a license required for gambling-related business? What is a gambling device?What is a bet?What is not considered a bet? Are any bets legal? Questions about specific types of gamblingWhat is a lottery? What is not considered a lottery?What is a casino night?Is a casino night legal? What are games of skill? Are these illegal?What is a raffle? Who is eligible to conduct a raffle?What is a tipboard?How can I tell if a tipboard or tip ticket is legal?What card games are legal in Minnesota?Are dice games allowed in liquor establishments?Are tournament or bracket pools illegal?Are essay contests illegal?What are poker runs?Are all poker runs illegal?What happens to an establishment if it is involved in a poker run?Is online gambling illegal?
