Minnesota § 541.20 - RECOVERY OF MONEY LOST
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 541.20 — RECOVERY OF MONEY LOST, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 541.20. RECOVERY OF MONEY LOST
Every person who, by playing at cards, dice, or other game, or by betting on the hands or sides of such as are gambling, shall lose to any person so playing or betting any sum of money or any goods, and pays or delivers the same, or any part thereof, to the winner, may sue for and recover such money by a civil action, before any court of competent jurisdiction. For purposes of this section, gambling shall not include pari-mutuel wagering conducted under a license issued pursuant to chapter 240, purchase or sale of tickets in the State Lottery, or gambling authorized under chapters 349 and 349A.
History:
(10217) RL s 4967; 1985 c 212 s 25; 1989 c 334 art 6 s 6
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 541.20
What does Minnesota Statutes § 541.20 cover?
Section 541.20 ("RECOVERY OF MONEY LOST") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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