1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to lawful gambling; authorizing pilot project for sports-themed tipboard 
1.3 	games.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. SPORTS-THEMED TIPBOARDS.
 1.6 		Subdivision 1.Pilot project. (a) The Gambling Control Board shall conduct a pilot 
1.7 	program involving the conduct of sports-themed tipboards. For purposes of this section, a 
1.8 	"sports-themed tipboard" means a board or placard that is not required to contain a seal, 
1.9 	but for which the winning numbers are determined based upon the last number of the 
1.10 	scores at specified intervals of a professional sporting event. The board is responsible for 
1.11 	all costs associated with the pilot project.
1.12 	(b) In conducting the pilot project, the board shall provide for operation procedures, 
1.13 	internal control standards, posted information, records, and reports. The board must also 
1.14 	provide for the award of prizes, method of payout, wagers, determination of winners, 
1.15 	and the specifications of sports-themed tipboards. Cash or merchandise prizes may be 
1.16 	awarded, however, the maximum prize that may be awarded for a sports-themed tipboard 
1.17 	is $500. A chance for a sports-themed tipboard may not be sold for more than $10.
1.18 	(c) Sales of sports-themed tipboards are limited to organizations that are currently 
1.19 	licensed to conduct lawful gambling under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 349. The board 
1.20 	shall select ten sites for the conduct of sports-themed tipboards. In selecting sites, the 
1.21 	board shall maintain geographic balance.
1.22 		Subd. 2.Report. The board shall prepare a report to the governor and the 
1.23 	legislature on the results of the pilot project by February 15, 2007. The report must 
2.1 	identify additional costs of the sports-themed tipboards, if any, that would be incurred by 
2.2 	other state government agencies.
2.3 		Subd. 3.Sunset. This section expires January 15, 2007.