Minnesota

House Speaker Says Time Has Run Out On Minnesota Sports Betting

With days left in the legislative session, hopes to legalize Minnesota sports betting this year are slipping away.

Senator Reveals Minnesota Sports Betting Proposal That Benefits Horse Racing Tracks

A Minnesota senator offered the horse racing industry a way to benefit from Minnesota sports betting. But it wasn't enough to end the opposition from Minnesota's two horse racing tracks.

Minnesota Lawmakers Pushing To Extend Lottery Funding For Environment

Minnesota lawmakers are working to ensure key legislation enabling the Lottery to fund environmental projects is extended by voters in 2024.

Horse Tracks Will Not Get Direct Participation In Minnesota Sports Wagering

Minnesota lawmakers made it clear Thursday that the state's horse racetracks will not get Minnesota sports betting licenses. However, lawmakers are seeking a compromise that will allow racetracks to benefit from the expansion of gaming.

Committee Hearing Shows Signs Of Compromise For Minnesota Sports Betting

For Minnesota sports betting legislation to pass in 2023, horse racetracks probably have to be included in some way. The first House committee hearing on the issue showed promising signs that could be in the works.

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Clears First Major Hurdle

A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota cleared its first major hurdle. The bill gives tribes exclusive rights over sports betting.

Pro Sports Teams Support Tribal Exclusivity For Minnesota Sports Betting

Minnesota pro sports teams joined Indian tribes in supporting new legislation giving tribes exclusivity over Minnesota sports betting.

Canterbury Park Silent No Longer On Minnesota Sports Betting

After 10 years on the sidelines, Canterbury Park is ready to make some noise on Minnesota sports betting efforts.

Minnesota Sports Betting Legislative Preview 2023

Minnesota sports betting could pass in 2023 if 11 Indian tribes and two horse racetracks work out a compromise