Premises Permits are issued to registered non-profit organizations who are applying for a new lawful gambling license through the Board to conduct lawful gambling at either the licensed organization's hall where it holds regular meetings, or in a licensed on-sale liquor, wine or beer establishment. A licensed organization may also apply for additional premises permits to conduct lawful gambling in multiple locations. City Council approval is required.

MN Gambling Control Board Non-profits and Licenses Web Page

Application Requirements

Submit the following documents at least 30 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date (City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday):

• Completed City of Chanhassen Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Approval Application
• Criminal History Background Investigation Form (NOTE: This form must be filled out by each officer/owner/manager. This information is used to conduct criminal history, outstanding warrants, and driving record investigations)
• Completed Form LG214 Premises Permit Application
• Completed Form LG215 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity (if premises will be leased)
• $250 Background Investigation Fee (effective 1/1/24)

Online Application

Off-Site Gambling Permits are issued to licensed organizations to conduct lawful gambling on a  premises other than the organization's permitted premises for 12 events per calendar year, not to exceed three days per event. City Council approval of a Form LG230 Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling is required prior to submittal to the Board.

Minnesota Gambling Control Board Non-profits and Permits Web Page

Application Requirements

Submit the following documents at least 10 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date (City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday):

• Completed Form LG230 Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling
• Signed copy of rental or leasing arrangement, if any

Online Application

Exempt Permits are issued to unlicensed registered non-profit organizations seeking to conduct bingo, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, raffles, and tipboards. Exempt permits are required for the calendar year when:

• The total value of ALL prizes donated and purchased is less than $50,000, and is
• Limited to five days of gambling activity

City Council approval of a Form LG220 Exempt Permit Application is required prior to submittal to the Board.

NOTE: An organization my not conduct both exempt and excluded activity in the same calendar year.

Minnesota Gambling Control Board Non-profits and Permits Web Page

Application Requirements

Submit the following documents at least 10 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date (City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday:

• Completed Form LG220 Application for Exempt Permit (consecutive dates at one location go on one application)
• Signed copy of rental or leasing arrangement, if any

Online Application

Excluded Bingo Permits are issued to unlicensed registered non-profit organizations seeking to conduct bingo.  Excluded bingo permits are required for the calendar year when:

• Bingo will be conducted at four or fewer events, or
• Bingo will be conducted up to 12 consecutive days in conjunction with a county fair, civic celebration, or the Minnesota State Fair

City Council approval of Form LG240B Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo is required prior to submittal to the Board.

NOTE: An organization my not conduct both exempt and excluded activity in the same calendar year.

MN Gambling Control Board Non-profits and Permits Web Page

Application Requirements

Submit the following documents at least 10 days prior to the desired City Council meeting date (City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except in December when there is only one meeting held on the second Monday:

• Completed and signed Form LG240B Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo (consecutive dates at one location go on one application), including attachments
• Signed copy of rental or leasing arrangement, if any

Online Application