Mike Breen, Author at Play Minnesota

Google DFS Ads Change Could Slant Future Sports Betting Industry

Sportsbooks that also offer daily fantasy sports could get a leg up if Minnesota legalizes sports betting after Google changes DFS ads policy.

Posted on: July 8, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Google to Allow DFS, Lottery Courier Ads in Minnesota

Google has changed its advertising policy, which will allow daily fantasy sports and lottery courier ads in Minnesota.

Posted on: July 5, 2024 | | Mike Breen

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Tribes-Track Tension Escalates With New Additions To Racing Commission

The rivalry between Minnesota’s two primary gambling stakeholders took yet another interesting turn. To the dismay of the state’s horse racing track operators, Gov. Tim Walz appointed two tribal leaders to the Minnesota Racing Commission on June 21. During this year’s legislative session, lawmakers introduced several bills to legalize Minnesota sports betting. All of these […]

Posted on: June 28, 2024 | | Mike Breen

With Recent FL Fallout, Could MN Use Tribal Compacts For Sports Betting?

The decision by the US Supreme Court that allows the Seminoles to offer online sports betting in Florida could have an impact on Minnesota.

Posted on: June 21, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Would Minnesota Be Better Off By Mimicking New Mexico Sports Betting?

After Minnesota lawmakers failed to legalize sports betting this year, would retail-only betting be a viable option for the state?

Posted on: June 4, 2024 | | Mike Breen

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Lawmakers: Sports Betting Bill Would Have Passed With More Time

The two Minnesota lawmakers who championed sports betting legislation say their bills would have passed if there had been more time.

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Election Could Have Major Impact on Minnesota Sports Betting Efforts

The election in November will have a major impact on Minnesota sports betting legislation in the 2025 session.

Posted on: May 26, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning HHR Machines at Horse Tracks

Just before the end of the legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill banning historical horse racing machines.

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | | Mike Breen

Time Runs Out On Minnesota Sports Betting in 2024

Despite a late scramble to legalize Minnesota sports betting, the legislative session ended without bills emerging from either chamber.

Posted on: May 20, 2024 | | Mike Breen

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Partisan Divide Dampens Minnesota Sports Betting Efforts

The chance of passing a Minnesota sports betting bill in the House this year has become slim due to a partisan divide on another bill.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Mike Breen

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