Gambling; prize and ticket limits modified.
This bill modifies prize and ticket limits for paddlewheel gambling in Minnesota. It directly affects organizations that operate paddlewheel games by changing the maximum cash prize to $70 and setting a merchandise prize limit at $200 fair market value. The legislation also increases the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. These changes update Minnesota Statutes 349.211, subdivision 2b to reflect the new gambling regulations.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action May 17, 2026
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1st Engrossment
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Mar 23, 2026
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The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, reflecting a revision in the maximum prize limits for paddlewheel gambling. The change allows the maximum cash prize to remain at $70 while introducing a new limit for merchandise prizes, which can now be up to $200 in fair market value. Additionally, the ticket price limit was increased from $2 to $5. These adjustments expand the potential value of prizes available to players and increase the cost of tickets organizations can sell.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding prize limits was expanded to include a specific cap on merchandise prizes, whereas previously only cash prizes were explicitly capped.
REQUIREMENT
The maximum cash prize for a paddle ticket remains $70, but a new requirement was added limiting the fair market value of any merchandise prize to $200.
The maximum price an organization can charge for a paddle ticket was increased from $2 to $5.
TECHNICAL
The document version was updated from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' with a new posting date of May 17, 2026.
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May 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Chief Clerk for comparison with SF4515
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Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
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Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
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