Efforts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota to revive in 2023

after a strong push 2022, Minnesota Sports betting advocates follow up with another shot and a cleaner pass. 2023.

Congressman Zach StevensonSponsored the MN Sports Betting Bill that passed the House of Representatives in 2022 and will lead another effort in this session that has started. Tuesday.

“Rep. Stevenson is going to run again this year, and we will make a strong push,” the legislative assistant said. LSR this week. “There are some minor changes, but nothing is public at this time. In terms of movement, we expect the first language to be introduced about two weeks from now.”

Stephenson’s bill hit a Republican roadblock in the Senate last year.But in last year’s election, Stephenson’s Democrats, Farmers, Labor (DFLMore) party dominated the floor, leaving a clearer path to the issue.

Minnesota sports betting setup

With Stevenson spearheading legislation similar to his law last year, the sports betting setup native american Tribal administration of state sports betting. Stevenson said KMSP of saint paul Last month, he again held the tribe accountable for sports betting.

Last year’s bill 11 Federally recognized tribes in Minnesota can partner with online sports betting operators and open retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos. on Wednesday, Minnesota Indian Gaming Association reiterated its support in a statement against sports betting. land of 10,000 lakes.

In previous efforts, tribal opponents overruled Minnesota’s sports betting law. The Republican-controlled Senate rejected the bill in its final session, primarily hoping to include the Minnesota racetrack.

“We were very close last year, but I think we have a great chance of crossing the finish line this year,” Stevenson told KMSP. “I think our best bet for such a massive expansion of the game in Minnesota is to be with a trusted partner. They operate their games with a level of sophistication higher than any other organization, and they are the most regulated gaming operator in Minnesota.”

It’s Not About Minnesota’s Sports Betting Tax

Last year, Stevenson stressed that his legalization efforts were not about generating taxes, but about regulating activities that were already taking place. Ten% A tax on mobile bets made on tribal lands.

Minnesota legislators $17.6 billion With budget surpluses, the arguments to bring in taxes that we see in many states won’t make much of a difference within the state.

Did Minnesota’s electoral twist pave the way?

In 2022, there appears to have been enough support for sports betting in Minnesota to somehow make a deal. November 2022 Elections and wanted to wait for their prevailing laws. May include commercial entities within the state, such as state racetracks and professional sports teams.

In a debate on the House floor last year, the House Minority Leader Kurt Doubt He voted against the bill after saying he believed sports betting could be passed in the future.

However, the election gave control of the Senate to the DFL. DFL now manages both chambers of commerce. Governor Tim Waltza supporter of the tribal-led initiative that Stevenson will promote this year.

A surge of support in Minnesota

last year, KTSP/Survey USA found out in a poll 64% of Minnesotans support sports betting. Former proponents of sports betting are also games to help with this issue.

former Senator Kara Bigham Said LSR I will continue to work on this issue in my new role as. Washington county commissioner.Bigham recently said KSTP Its sports betting law was “I bet”.

Multiple industry sources told LSR that Minnesota is likely to become legal this year with continued support from MIGA.