Is sports betting legal in Minnesota?
Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota despite multiple bills. Tribal exclusivity disputes have repeatedly blocked passage.
Mobile
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Retail
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Min age
21+
Status
Not legal
Minnesota does not currently permit legal sports betting. Multiple bills since 2019 have failed, most recently in 2024, primarily over the question of whether tribes should have exclusive rights to mobile wagering.
Outlook: a tribal-exclusive mobile model is the most likely path, possibly in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Minnesota?
No — sports betting is not currently legal in Minnesota. Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota despite multiple bills. Tribal exclusivity disputes have repeatedly blocked passage.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Minnesota?
The minimum betting age in Minnesota is 21.
Which sportsbooks are legal in Minnesota?
No legal sportsbooks operate in Minnesota today.
When did sports betting launch in Minnesota?
Sports betting has not launched in Minnesota.