Bill > HF3337

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting in Minnesota under specific conditions. The amendment would allow sports betting to be conducted exclusively by federally recognized Indian Tribes with class III gaming compacts or by state-licensed horse racing tracks. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would impose a 20 percent tax on sports betting, calculated on the amounts wagered minus winnings paid to individuals. The tax revenue would be equally distributed among four key areas: substance use disorder programs, local charitable organizations funded by licensed lawful gambling organizations, pari-mutuel horse racing purses, and the state general fund. The proposed constitutional amendment specifies that sports betting must be organized and regulated by the state legislature, which would be responsible for developing a comprehensive regulatory system. Voters would be asked to approve this amendment through a specific ballot question that outlines the key provisions, including the limitations on sports betting operators, the proposed tax, and the intended use of tax revenues.

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