Gambling Location License

General Information

The license will allow a licensed Saint Paul liquor on-sale establishment to permit a charitable organization to sell pull tabs, tip boards, raffle tickets, and operate a paddle wheel within their establishment once the charitable organization has obtained a State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board Premise Permit.

If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

Application Requirements

On-Sale Liquor License Holder/Applicants

This license can only be issued alongside a new or existing Liquor On-Sale License. 

Apply online at PAULIE* using the Liquor-On Sale license application. 

• Information needed for your online application:
  • Lawful Gambling Requirement Affidavit
  • Class N License District Council Form
    • Interactive Map of District Council
  • Site and Floor Plan
    • Must include location of gambling booth and/or pull-tab dispensing device(s)
• Fillable PDFs for your online application:
  • Personal Affidavit

For more information, see the Administrative Process.

*If you would like to complete your application on paper, please request a paper application by calling 651-266-8989, emailing dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us or stopping into our office at 375 Jackson Street.

Lawful Gambling Organizations

Gambling Organizations that wish to operate at a site with an active Gambling Location license must complete and turn in the Lawful Gambling Organization New Site Check List alongside the materials outlined in the checklist. Completed form and materials can be mailed or dropped off at the Department of Safety and Inspections located at 375 Jackson Street Suite 220 Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101. 

Code Requirements

See Chapters 402 and 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about gambling locations.

Inspections

Your application will be administratively reviewed by DSI Licensing, Zoning, and Fire Inspection staff. This review may include on-site inspections(s) to verify compliance with applicable regulations. You will be informed of any required inspections including the name and telephone number of the inspector after the submission of a completed license application. The location must be in compliance with all applicable regulations and/or license conditions before any license may be issued.

Fees

See Fee Table for current License fees.

Expiration/Renewal

A Gambling Location License will expire one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually.