Bill > SF1124

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for mobile sports betting in Minnesota, primarily focused on creating a regulated system operated by Indian Tribes. The bill defines key terms, establishes licensing requirements for mobile sports betting operators, platform providers, and suppliers, and sets strict rules for conducting sports betting. Notably, the bill limits mobile sports betting operators to 11 licenses, all of which will be issued to Indian Tribes that currently conduct class III gaming in casinos. The legislation includes extensive provisions for responsible gambling, such as mandatory age verification, personal betting limits, and self-exclusion options. Operators must implement mechanisms to detect fraud and prevent unauthorized betting, and they are required to partner with integrity monitoring providers. The bill also imposes a 20% tax on sports betting net revenue, with revenue distributed to various state programs including tourism promotion, amateur sports, compulsive gambling treatment, and youth sports grants. Advertising restrictions are stringent, prohibiting targeting individuals under 21 and requiring problem gambling helpline information. The bill creates detailed criminal provisions around sports betting, including penalties for underage gambling, unauthorized wagers, and misuse of insider information. Additionally, the legislation mandates ongoing studies on gambling prevalence and impacts, and requires the governor to negotiate new Tribal-state compacts specifically for sports betting.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1124&ssn=0&y=2025