Minnesota Sports Betting Archives

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

If Walz Becomes VP, Expect Tribes to Keep Control of Sports Betting Talks

Should Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz become vice president in November, current Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would have final say on sports betting.

Posted on: August 19, 2024 | | Phil West

New Problem Gambling Council Could Support MN Tribes

New Problem Gambling Advisory Council Could Support Minnesota’s Tribes

A new national problem gambling council dedicated to Native American tribes could prove important for Minnesota gambling expansion.

Posted on: July 18, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

Future Sports Betting Bill Should Have Strict RG Measures, Expert Says

The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling Executive Director penned an op-ed outlining the measures she wants in future sports betting bills

Posted on: July 12, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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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