The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.761, subdivision 3, to expand the list of authorized card games to include the game of hasenpfeffer. This addition allows for tournaments or contests involving hasenpfeffer, alongside other card games such as cribbage, skat, sheepshead, bridge, euchre, hold'em, and whist, as long as they meet specific criteria. These criteria include ensuring that the tournament does not provide any direct financial benefit to the organizer, that the total value of prizes does not exceed $200, and that certain regulations are followed for tournaments involving Texas hold'em.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that it will take effect the day following its final enactment. This change aims to clarify and expand the legal framework surrounding social skill games in Minnesota, promoting more inclusive gaming options while maintaining regulations to prevent financial exploitation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.761