Minnesota sports fans still can’t legally bet on sports in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. There was some hope that 2024 would be the year the ban was lifted, especially after Governor, and Vice President candidate, Tim Walz claimed he’d sign a sports betting bill if it hit his desk, but it didn’t come to fruition. Keep an eye on this page because if the laws around sports wagering change in Minnesota, we’ll update you with all the information needed to get started.
It’s worth noting that although sports betting isn’t legal in Minnesota, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests through operators such as FanDuel are an option.
is sports betting legal in minnesota?
No. Despite the effort of several lawmakers in Minnesota, legalization efforts failed in 2024, leaving sports fans hopeful that 2025 will be more fruitful. House File 2000 and Senate File 1949 would have legalized online and in-person sports betting in the state, but ultimately the bills never made it to a vote. Although traditional sports betting isn’t permitted within Minnesota state lines, Daily Fantasy Sports providers like FanDuel are an option for sports fans who want to compete in DFS contests.
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Timeline of betting legislation & latest news
Sports fans in Minnesota got their hopes up that 2024 would be the year sports wagering was legalized in their home state, but they’ll need to wait at least one more year. Despite their Governor saying he’d sign a sports betting bill into law if it came to him, lawmakers couldn’t get the job done.
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how to start betting in minnesota
Unfortunately, sports betting isn’t legal in Minnesota, but bookmark this page because if that changes in the near future, we’ll update this section with everything you need to know to get started placing wagers. While there are several casinos in cities like Duluth, Columbus, and Deep River, you won’t be able to wager on sports there.
In contrast to traditional sports betting, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests are an option for Minnesota sports fans looking to place wagers on the individual performances of players vs. other players.
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) in minnesota
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) providers like FanDuel currently operate in an unregulated market in Minnesota and there are no specific laws banning Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) participation. That means if you’re at least 18 years old, you can put together a football lineup featuring Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones, and Justin Jefferson and potentially win money if those guys go off.
home field advantage
The Land of 10,000 Lakes also features four professional sports franchises that have had varying degrees of success. It’s hard to walk around Minneapolis without seeing purple Vikings jerseys or hats and the state’s love for the Timberwolves, Twins, and Wild isn’t far behind. If sports betting is legalized in Minnesota in the future, these teams offer several star players who would be enjoyable to watch with a player prop on the line.
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The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling (MAPG) exists to help those in Minnesota impacted by gambling addiction. The MAPG’s website features tools to help screen for gambling disorders as well as a link to state-approved problem gambling providers. The website also features resources like the phone number 1-888-HELP1MN and website gam-anon.org to help those struggling with problem gambling behavior.
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