Filed on Thursday (30 January), a comprehensive Minnesota sports betting bill could raise eyebrows within tribes. But here's a look at what else is inside.
Senator Matt Klein, a longtime legal sports betting proponent, filed SB 757, which would allow for statewide mobile sports betting with platforms tied to tribal casinos. The bill also outlines regulations for daily fantasy and would allow for betting on esports.
Minnesota lawmakers have been trying for at least four years to legalise sports betting. But finding the sweet spot with the state’s 11 tribes – who have exclusivity for gaming – and local horse tracks has proved elusive.
Klein’s bill lays out a detailed framework that would allow for 11 wagering operator licences for the state’s tribes. The tribes, in turn, could contract with management service providers for digital wagering platforms. According to the text of the bill, any bets placed outside of Indian Country would be taxed at 22%. That rate is higher than the..
