Gambling Self-Exclusion in Minnesota
Minnesota gambling is dominated by tribal casinos run by 11 compacted tribes (slots and blackjack), plus two licensed card rooms at racetracks, the state lottery, pari-mutuel racing, and charitable gambling; sports betting and online casino gaming are not legal.
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The short answer
Minnesota has no statewide self-exclusion program. Tribal casinos are regulated by the tribes themselves and the compacts do not require self-exclusion, though many casinos (for example Mystic Lake) voluntarily offer their own property-level self-exclusion. First move: Contact each casino or card room you visit and sign that property's own exclusion agreement.
What can I do instead in Minnesota?
Minnesota has no statewide self-exclusion program. Tribal casinos are regulated by the tribes themselves and the compacts do not require self-exclusion, though many casinos (for example Mystic Lake) voluntarily offer their own property-level self-exclusion.
- 1 Contact each casino or card room you visit and sign that property's own exclusion agreement.
- 2 Call the Minnesota problem gambling helpline at 1-800-333-4673 (1-800-333-HOPE).
Is self-exclusion enough on its own in Minnesota?
Check which operators your exclusions cover in Minnesota. Separate exclusions can leave gaps, and unlicensed sites may not participate in state programs. The setup that holds is layered: self-exclusion, plus a ban inside each betting app you hold, plus a blocker that locks betting apps on your phone plus a block on gambling transactions at your bank. For the full walkthrough, start with our self-exclusion guide or the complete guide to quitting gambling.
Gambling across the Minnesota line?
A state program only binds operators licensed in that state. If you drive to a casino or bet on an app registered next door, you need that state's ban too.
- Iowa self-exclusion: sign-up and durations
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- How to self-exclude in South Dakota
- What works instead in Wisconsin
Or compare every US state's program side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Does Minnesota have a gambling self-exclusion program?
What can I do instead in Minnesota?
Is there any statewide list I can put my name on in Minnesota?
Does anything protect me from offshore and crypto gambling sites?
Check your exclusion options in Minnesota.
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