The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b, to modify the regulations surrounding paddlewheel prizes in lawful gambling. Specifically, it establishes that the maximum cash prize for a paddle ticket remains at $70, while introducing a new limit for merchandise prizes, which cannot exceed a fair market value of $200.

Additionally, the bill increases the maximum price for a paddle ticket from $2 to $5. These changes aim to enhance the prize offerings and ticket pricing structure for paddlewheel games, potentially making them more appealing to participants while ensuring compliance with state gambling regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 349.211
1st Engrossment: 349.211