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MN HF1842
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cedrick Frazier
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AI Summary
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Authorizes mobile sports betting in Minnesota through up to 11 licenses issued exclusively to federally recognized Indian Tribes, with a 22% tax on net revenue and minimum betting age of 21
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Regulates fantasy contests with up to 11 operator licenses requiring partnerships with Indian Tribes, imposing a 15% tax on adjusted gross receipts and licensing fees based on operator revenue
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Distributes sports betting and fantasy contest tax revenue across multiple accounts: 45% to charitable gambling tax relief, 15% to horse racing, 15% to tribal equalization, 10% to tourism/sports marketing, 10% to problem gambling programs, and 5% to amateur sports
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Establishes consumer protections including mandatory self-exclusion options, default betting limits ($500/day, $3,000/month), 3-hour waiting period before using deposited funds, prohibition on credit card funding, and 24/7 problem gambling helpline
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Creates criminal penalties for illegal sports betting ranging from misdemeanors for wagers under $500 to felonies for wagers over $5,000, and prohibits athletes, coaches, and those with nonpublic information from wagering on events they're connected to
Legislative Description
Sports betting and fantasy contests authorized, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, taxation and penalties provided, pari-mutuel horse racing authorized, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
3/3/2025