become a retailer

Boost your bottom line

SAY I'MN To more Sales!

More than 2.5 million adults in Minnesota play lottery and the only place to play is at a Lottery retailer. Are you a retailer interested in growing your business through Lottery sales? Find out how your store could win if you become a Lottery partner.

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become a retailer today

it pays to partner with us

  • Increase store traffic
  • Earn sales commissions
  • Receive incentives and bonuses
  • Generate additional revenue for your business
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retailer stories

A smiling woman with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a turquoise necklace and earrings, stands in front of a store shelf filled with cigarette cartons.

We Love Lottery Players

"We have so many regular customers who come in just for Lottery tickets and then end up buying other products in our store."
— Lyn Singleton, Beaver Bay Mobile Market

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Win Great Prizes

"One of the fun perks of being a Minnesota Lottery retailer is the chance to win some pretty awesome prizes through their retailer incentives. We even had the opportunity to win tickets for two to a Vikings game in a cabin suite!"

A smiling employee in a Ziggys branded apron gestures toward a large display of lottery scratch-off tickets inside a convenience store.

Make It Fun

"We make it fun for players to come in and play. It's easy to get that extra couple of bucks when that connection has been made."
— Lynn Ziegler, Ziggy's

How to Apply

Lottery License

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Step 1:Review Instructions

Almost any retail business in Minnesota can apply to sell lottery tickets.

Before starting your application, review the full instructions for becoming a Minnesota Lottery retailer.

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Step 2: Apply Online

Complete and sign the online “Retailer Application and Contract” forms.

These forms must be signed by an authorized Owner, Officer, or Director of the business.

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Step 3: Fingerprinting Process

Responsible Lottery Officials must complete the required fingerprinting process.

Form 2: Responsible Lottery Official Informed Consent [PDF]

Form 3: Identity Verification Form for Fingerprinting [PDF]

Retailer application

Resources & Information

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Important Notice

All applications, contracts and renewals must be signed by:

  • an owner for sole proprietorship;
  • a partner for a partnership; or
  • a director or a designated officer for a corporation.
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Need Assistance?

Contact us by email or phone

mail icon retailercontact@mnlottery.com 

Telephone handset icon. (651) 635-8172