A sports betting package recently took another step forward in committee, as legislators continue to consider two bills to legalize the new form of gaming in the state.
The House State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee most recently approved Rep. Zack Stephenson s (DFL-35A) bill, , moving it forward to the House Taxes Committee.
HF 2000 and Sen. Matt Klein’s (DFL-53) sports betting bill, , are companion pieces that both legalize Minnesota sports betting, but offer differing elements in their legislation.
HF 2000 Adds More for Minnesota Charities
Both HF 2000 and SF 1949 seek to legalize retail and online sports betting for Minnesota state tribes. The bills give tribes sports betting exclusivity, allowing each to have a retail sportsbook loc…