Legislation Introduced to Minnesota House
Legislation was introduced in the House to authorized tribal controlled sports betting. You can read the bill here here.
As drafted the bill could permit up to 11 OSB in partnership with the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state. In the past, the tribal association has outwardly opposed all efforts to legalize sports betting, however, they have expressed tacit support for the House bill.
The Senate leader on sports betting has raised concerns with the House approach. Should bills clear the House and Senate, it is likely that most of the compromise will occur during a conference committee.
iDEA is evaluating the opportunity to testify at a future hearing.
Also, providing information to Senate/House leaders about the need for more competition in the marketplace.
The state is a difficult entry point for outsiders since gambling is wholly controlled by the state’s Indian tribes, who have exclusive right to gambling in the state.