HF167 Summary

• Authorizes mobile sports betting in Minnesota through licensed operators, limited to Indian Tribes and entities comprised of multiple Indian Tribes, with up to two master licenses (one north and one south of Interstate 94).

• Establishes regulatory framework under Commissioner of Public Safety including licensing requirements, background checks, financial audits, and rules governing wager types, account management, and responsible gambling standards.

• Imposes tax on sports betting net revenue at a rate to be determined (blank in bill), with 40% of revenue allocated to problem gambling treatment and awareness, 10% to regulatory enforcement, and 50% to youth and amateur sports grants.

• Prohibits local governments from imposing taxes or licensing requirements on sports betting; exempts bets placed on Indian lands from state taxation.

• Creates criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanor to felony charges for unlawful wagering, including age restrictions (minimum 18 years), prohibitions on participant betting, and restrictions on employees and officials placing wagers.