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SF757 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sports betting and fantasy contests authorization and provision

Related bill: HF1842

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 757 (SF No 757) is a comprehensive bill that aims to legalize and regulate sports betting and fantasy contests in Minnesota. Key points of the bill include:

  1. Legalization and Authorization: The bill proposes to legalize sports betting, including mobile and online betting, as well as fantasy sports contests. It defines key terms related to sports betting, including what constitutes a sporting event.

  2. Licensing: It establishes a licensing system for sports betting operators, platform providers, and suppliers. Specific licenses are to be distributed, and these licenses are not transferable.

  3. Taxation and Fees: The bill outlines the imposition of taxes on sports betting and fantasy contests. It prohibits local governments from imposing additional taxes or fees on sports betting.

  4. Regulation and Oversight: A governmental authority will have the power to regulate sports betting activities, ensure compliance with the law, and impose penalties for violations.

  5. Criminal and Civil Penalties: The bill details both civil and criminal penalties for violations of the sports betting regulations.

  6. Protections Against Compulsive Gambling: Measures are included to address problem gambling, including self-exclusion options and the requirement for operators to display responsible gambling messages.

  7. Distribution of Profits: The bill provides for the allocation of profits from sports betting to fund various public initiatives, including amateur sports and charitable gambling.

  8. Data Privacy: Strict provisions are included to protect the personal data of betting participants and ensure the privacy and security of their information.

  9. Reporting and Auditing: Regular reporting and auditing requirements aim to ensure transparency and accountability in sports betting operations.

This legislative proposal seeks to create a regulated environment for sports betting that ensures fairness, prevents criminal activities, protects vulnerable populations from gambling harm, and generates new revenue streams for public projects.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author stricken, shown as co-author
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill references existing definitions of horse racing as defined in section 240.01 subdivision 8.",
      "modified": [
        "References horse racing exclusion in the context of sports betting regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "240.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        ""
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      "removed": [
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      "summary": "This bill refers to existing sections under chapter 299L.80 for regulatory provisions of mobile sports betting.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes expanded definitions and regulations for mobile sports betting."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "299L.80",
    "subdivision": ""
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  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill addresses existing regulations under section 609.75 related to unlawful sports betting conduct.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies that private social bets are not considered regulated sports betting."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.75",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill refers to the definition of a sportsthemed tipboard under section 349.12, subdivision 34.",
      "modified": [
        "Indicates that sportsthemed tipboards are not considered sports betting."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "349.12",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 34"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        ""
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      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill uses existing statute 270.72 subdivision 2 in the context of disqualifying delinquent tax debts for licensing.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes provisions to ensure applicants do not owe more than $500 in delinquent taxes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "270.72",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill references private data classification per section 130.02 subdivision 12.",
      "modified": [
        "Details privacy considerations for individuals' data."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "130.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
  },
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      "summary": "This bill refers to nonpublic data classification per section 130.02 subdivision 9.",
      "modified": [
        "Refers to data protections concerning licensee financial information."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "130.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
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