Bill > HF5479

This bill makes several changes to Minnesota's laws regarding horse racing and gambling. It clarifies that "advance deposit wagering" (ADW), which allows people to place bets remotely, cannot be used in conjunction with betting on historical horse races or other gambling devices like slot machines. The bill also defines "historical horse racing" and explicitly prohibits racetracks from offering it or other forms of gambling beyond live horse racing and authorized card clubs. The bill limits the Minnesota Racing Commission's authority to only regulating horse racing and card games, and prohibits the commission from approving or regulating historical horse racing, slot machines, or other gambling devices. Finally, the bill amends the existing law on card clubs at racetracks to prevent the inclusion of historical horse racing.