(KNSI) – Sports betting legislation has been announced in the Minnesota House. Representative Zack Stephenson and Representative Pat Garofalo announced new sports betting legislation Monday.
If the bill is approved, Minnesotans ages 18 and up would be allowed to participate using both mobile and brick-and-mortar options. The revenue generated would be used to fund a state sports betting market, provide grants to address problem gaming, and provide grants to youth sports teams in areas with high juvenile crime.
“This legislation will bring about the most significant change to Minnesota’s gaming laws in many years,” said Rep. Stephenson. “State lawmakers in the Minnesota House have crafted a thoughtful bill based on respectful consultation with sovereign tribal nations, professional sports teams, experts in problem gaming, and many other stakeholders. This is the year we get sports betting done in Minnesota.”
“The current sports gambling black market is indefensible,” said Rep. Garofalo. “A majority of states have abandoned the underground market and instead chosen a legalized sports gambling marketplace. It is time for Minnesota to do the same.”
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois have all legalized online or retail sports betting. Three other states have legalized it but are not in operation yet.
To read the bill, click here.
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