Minnesota

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Rolls Forward Despite ‘Concerns’

A promising Minnesota sports betting bill is off and running. Rep. Zack Stephenson’s HF 778 passed out of the House Commerce Committee, which he chairs, 14-4, Tuesday afternoon. The passage is the first significant step a MN sports betting bill has taken despite several previous efforts. “This is a very good first step in what will […] Read More

Will Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Have A Long Journey?

A Minnesota state representative followed through on his promise and unveiled a sports betting bill Monday. Rep. Zack Stephenson announced his plan to legalize retail and mobile sports betting in Minnesota during a news conference Monday afternoon. In November 2021, Stephenson said he would lead a House effort to legalize sports betting. Stephenson’s bill is aided […] Read More

Minnesota Legislators Get Sports Betting Talks Rolling

A group of Minnesota lawmakers is pushing a new sports betting effort to get the ball moving this session. Sen. Roger Chamberlain led a press conference last week introducing a new bill for Minnesota sports betting. Chamberlain said sports betting could launch by fall 2023 if it passes. “It’s time to move Minnesota forward,” Chamberlain […] Read More

Minnesota Sports Betting Talks Continue Ahead of Legislative Session

The legislator set to lead a Minnesota sports betting effort this year said he is still working diligently to prepare the bill. While Rep. Zack Stephenson has not introduced a bill yet, he told LSR this week serious conversations with stakeholders are ongoing. As chair of the House Commerce Committee, Stephenson announced in November 2021 MN sports betting […] Read More

Could Minnesota Sports Betting Be In The Mix In 2022?

Legislators are gearing up to make a run for Minnesota sports betting in 2022, but it might be without a mobile option. Rep. Zack Stephenson announced last week he will lead a push to legalize MN sports betting during the 2022 legislative session. Stephenson has not written a bill yet and intends on engaging with […] Read More