Bill > HF1842

This bill authorizes sports betting and fantasy contests in Minnesota, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework primarily for Native American tribes. The bill creates a licensing system for mobile sports betting operators, fantasy contest operators, and associated platform providers, with up to 11 licenses available for each category. Sports betting and fantasy contests will only be legal for individuals 21 years and older, and operators must implement strict responsible gambling measures, including self-exclusion options, deposit limits, and mandatory problem gambling resources. The legislation imposes a 22% tax on sports betting net revenue and a 15% tax on fantasy contest net revenue, with the collected funds to be distributed across various state accounts, including racing development, sports marketing, amateur sports integrity, and problem gambling support. The bill also establishes detailed rules for advertising, age verification, wager types, and data protection. Key provisions include requiring mobile sports betting operators to partner with Native American tribes, mandating comprehensive background checks for licensees, creating an exclusion list for problem gamblers, and implementing strict integrity monitoring for sporting events. The bill also creates grant programs to support sports marketing, amateur sports integrity, and youth sports participation in areas with high juvenile crime rates. The legislation includes criminal penalties for unauthorized wagering, underage gambling, and misuse of gambling-related data. It also requires ongoing studies on gambling prevalence, problem gambling, and the impact of sports betting on communities. The bill aims to establish a regulated, responsible sports betting and fantasy contest environment while generating revenue for the state and supporting various community programs.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1842&ssn=0&y=2025