MN SF3007

Authorizes fantasy sports games in Minnesota for operators registered with the commissioner of public safety, classifying them as skill-based contests exempt from gambling prohibitions.

Requires game operators to implement 16 specific consumer protection procedures including age verification (18+), employee participation restrictions, disclosure of gaming information safeguards, and player fund segregation.

Mandates annual independent audits by third parties using Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards, with results submitted to the commissioner of public safety by March 15 each year.

Exempts fantasy game participation from existing gambling debt and money recovery statutes, allowing players to participate without legal consequences related to traditional gambling laws.

Defines "fantasy game" as contests where outcomes are determined predominantly by accumulated statistical performance of individuals, excluding single-team or single-player outcomes and games involving secondary or postsecondary educational athletes.