Kevin David Kemp, 65, of Duluth passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at St Luke’s Hospital. Kevin was a long time MLBA Member at Spirit Bottle Shop in West…

From the StarTribune today: On Monday, February 27th, the Minnesota state Court of Appeals ruled that the “Open All” feature of electronic pull tabs is illegal.  The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux…

The Q1 (January-March) 2023 issue of PROOF is Online: In this issue: Issues for 2023 Legislative Session Former MLBA Executive Director Frank Ball Passes Protect Our Charities Stands Tall for…

The day started out with a Legislative Briefing from MLBA’s Executive Director Tony Chesak and Lobbyist Brian McDaniel in the State Capitol’s L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room. Then at noon…

As you probably already know, THC infused beverages and edibles are not allowed to be sold in licensed off-sale businesses.  The current bill being heard in the legislature, HF100, legalizing…

At a press conference on 1/5/23, the Minnesota House and Senate sponsors of a revised legalization bill were joined by leaders of each chamber as well as advocates to preview…

Members, this is just a reminder that the state of Minnesota’s minimum wage (which is indexed to inflation) will increase a few cents on January 1, 2023. So the rate…

From The iGaming Post (12/19/22) “The state’s most recent budget forecast makes clear that the Vikings and Minnesota charities have hit pay dirt with electronic pull tabs,” said Tony Chesak,…