Minnesota

• Alcohol And Gambling Minnesota
• Minnesota Gambling Laws
• Minnesota Gambling Control Board Forms
• Minnesota Gambling Rules

If gambling is causing a problem in your life we encourage you to ask questions, gather information and conduct research on the type of help that is most appropriate for your situation. This information is intended to be a starting point—it is not a complete list of information or services.

FIND HELP IN YOUR STATE NOW, including counseling, treatment, self-help and support groups:

Problem gambling State-approved gambling treatment providers Call for confidential help. Treatment is available free of charge for qualifying individuals throughout Minnesota. State-approved gambling treatment providers listed by county and city.

National Problem Gambling Helpline

Call: 1-800-522-4700
Text: 1-800-522-4700
Chat: ncpgambling.org/chat

1. Minnesota Gambling Laws. Minnesota’s gambling laws have a strict definition of what is “bet” is. Even if a form of gaming involves an element of skill, it is considered a bet if two or more parties strike a bargain for gain or loss. Here is the relevant part of Minnesota’s gaming law.
2. GAMBLING LAWS IN MINNESOTA In Minnesota, legal forms of gambling include lotteries, poker, casino gambling, pari-mutuel wagering on horses and dogs, skilled based tournaments, bingo, raffles, paddlewheel, tip board, and charitable gambling.

Alcohol And Gambling Minnesota

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Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance

1935 West County Road B2, #420
Roseville, MN 55113
Tel: 612.424.8595
Fax: 651.636.6757
Email: info@northstarproblemgambling.org
Website: www.northstarproblemgambling.org
Helpline: 800.333.HOPE (4673)

OTHER STATE RESOURCES

• Minnesota Department of Human Services is responsible for general health and/or addiction services in this state, and may also have information on problem gambling.

• For the fact sheet on gambling and problem gambling in Minnesota, click here.

Self Help Resources

• Gamblers Anonymous (www.gamblersanonymous.org)
Is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

• Gam-Anon (www.gam-anon.org)
Is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.

Minnesota Gambling Laws

• GamTalk (www.gamtalk.org)
Is a 24/7 moderated online peer support forum.

SCREENING TOOLS

Minnesota Gambling Control Board Forms

Please visit our Screening Tools page to access three problem gambling assessment tools. It is important to note that these screens are not a diagnosis and DO NOT replace a face-to-face evaluation with a trained clinical professional.

Minnesota Gambling Rules

• The Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS). A 3-item survey designed to help people decide on their own whether to seek a formal evaluation of their gambling behavior.

• DSM-5 Addictive Gambling Criteria. The American Psychiatric Association guidelines used for the medical diagnosis of addictive gambling.

• NORC Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Problems. This simple self test will help you to evaluate your gambling behavior. Just answer 10 questions adapted from the DSM IV criteria.

OTHER TREATMENT RESOURCES

• Certified Gambling Counselor Directory

• Treatment Facility List

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

In addition to the resources listed above, there are many additional resources for problem gamblers throughout the National Council on Problem Gambling site.

• Resources page pulls together information and links about our State Affiliates, U.S. and international resources, awareness promotion, state problem gambling services, financial issues, and much more.

• Celebrate & Inspire – In order to get beyond the statistics and provide a more personal and individual picture of this issue, this section features the stories of individuals who have been affected by problem gambling, including problem gamblers and their family members, friends, colleagues and employers; treatment providers; advocates; and any others.