Minnesota Sports Betting

One of the most promising and frustrating dominoes on the U.S. sports betting board that's yet to fall, Minnesota has repeatedly failed to legalize sports wagering despite broad constituent support.

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About Sports Betting in Minnesota

In 2019, Minnesota came close to becoming one of the first states to legalize sports betting when a bill that had cleared the Senate died in the House. Six years later, after several repeated attempts, another piece of legislation garnered the support of the state's gaming tribes, pro sports franchises, horse racetracks, and pull-tab operators.

Surely, this effort could not fail. Naturally, it did – again.

So it goes with one of the most promising and frustrating dominoes on the U.S. sports wagering board that's yet to fall. After 2025's disappointment, it's anyone's guess as to what can get this form of gambling across the goal line in Minnesota.

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Sports Betting Legalization in Minnesota

Legalization Timeline

  • Bill to legalize sports betting passes Senate

    May, 2019

    Legislation that would have authorized tribal casinos and horse racetracks to offer sports wagering passes the Senate but fails to advance in the House.

  • House passes sports betting legislation

    May 12, 2022

    Three years later, it's the House's turn to pass its own version of sports betting legislation, only to see the effort stall out in the Senate.

  • Governor signals support for sports wagering legislation

    February 13, 2024

    Gov. Tim Waltz makes it clear that he would sign sports betting into law if a successful bill ever finds its way to his desk.

  • Mobile betting bill fails to advance

    February 13, 2025

    Despite receiving support from Indian tribes, pro sports franchises, horse racetracks, and pull-tab operators, a mobile sports wagering bill that would provide benefits to them all – as well as a new revenue source for the state – fails to emerge from a Senate committee.

FAQs

Is sports betting legal in Minnesota?

Despite the support of a broad spectrum of constituent groups and repeated legislative efforts to authorize sports wagering over the past several years, it is not legal in Minnesota.

Who can bet on sports in Minnesota?

Since sports betting is illegal in Minnesota, nobody can bet on sports within state lines.

Who regulates sports betting in Minnesota?

Legislation seeking to authorize sports betting has called for the creation of a state sports wagering committee to oversee sports betting in Minnesota.

What can I bet on in Minnesota?

Pull tabs, horse betting, and tribal casino gaming are legal in Minnesota, but sports betting isn't.

What can't I bet on in Minnesota?

You can't legally bet on sports in Minnesota, unfortunately.

Is DFS legal in Minnesota?

Daily fantasy sports contests exist in a legal gray area in Minnesota, but several major DFS operators are live in the state.

Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Minnesota?

Yes, it is legal to bet on horses in Minnesota in a variety of ways. The state is home to one Thoroughbred racetrack (Canterbury Park) and one harness racing track (Running Aces) where live and simulcast betting are available, and Minnesotans can legally bet online through account-wagering sites and apps like TwinSpires and FanDuel Racing.
 

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