Minnesota’s Elections Could Decide the Future of Sports Betting in the State

Minnesota ’s November 3 elections could alter the dynamics of the campaign to legalize sports betting, as the current legislative stalemate has left the long-running debate unresolved. Minnesota is one of the few US states that has not legalized online sports betting or commercial retail sportsbooks. The state has several tribal casinos , but lawmakers have not yet established a framework for regulated sports wagering. The DFL Favors a Tribal-Centric Approach to Sports Betting All 134 House seats and 67 Senate seats are up for election.