Minnesota Representative Zack Stephenson and Senator Matt Klein have introduced two bills that would legalize online sports betting through the state’s tribes.
In a first for the state, both HF2000 and SF1949 have received unilateral support from state tribes and sporting leagues suggesting that sports betting in Minnesota may become a reality sometime this year.
Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams-
Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams
Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams
- The Grand Portage Band
- The Lower Sioux Indian Community Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams
- The Mille Lacs Band
- The Prairie Island Indian Community
- The Red Lake Nation Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams
- The White Earth Band
Tribes can partner with one online sports betting provider.
The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA) gave their support to the bills through an open letter that stated:
Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams“Were your bill to become law, MIGA Tribes believe the resulting mobile and retail markets operated by Minnesota’s Tribal Nations would not only support Tribes, but would also provide a well-regulated and accessible market for the state’s sports bettors and a competitive market that is important to our state’s professional sports teams and marketing partners.”
Minnesota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Receives Backing From Tribes and Pro Sports Teams that would allow sports betting through the state’s tribes and at Minnesota’s two racing tracks. However, the bill has yet to receive the backing of sporting leagues.“As you know, the Tribes and Teams have worked together for many months to find alignment on a bill that will create a vibrant market while providing for consumer protections. We greatly value our tribal partnerships, our opportunity to work with MIGA, and greatly respect Minnesota’s tribal nations.”
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