SF4515

Purpose

• To modify how paddlewheel gambling operates by changing prize and ticket limits. The bill amends the Minnesota statutes governing paddlewheel games to set new caps on prizes and how much organizations can charge for paddle tickets.

Main Provisions

• Legislative target: Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b (paddlewheel prizes).
• Prize cap: The maximum cash prize that may be awarded for a paddle ticket is set at $70,200.
• Ticket price cap: An organization may not sell any paddle ticket for more than $25.
• Scope: These changes apply to paddlewheel prizes and the sale of paddle tickets for paddlewheel games, as part of lawful gambling regulations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Replaces existing paddlewheel prize and ticket price limits with new specified amounts ($70,200 prize cap; $25 ticket cap).
• Tightens or clarifies how much organizations can charge for paddle tickets and the maximum prize amount, affecting fundraising events that use paddlewheel-style games.

Context/Notes

• The changes are specific to paddlewheel-style gambling within the broader framework of lawful gambling in Minnesota and modify the rules for how paddlewheel activities may be conducted at eligible organizations.

Relevant Terms paddlewheel prizes, paddle ticket, maximum cash prize, ticket price cap, paddle ticket sale limit, Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 349.211 subdivision 2b, paddlewheel, lawful gambling, organization.