Industry
March 22, 2022
theLotter Launches Dedicated theLotter Minnesota Website
Online lottery provider theLotter announced today an expansion of its services into Minnesota by launching its dedicated theLotter Minnesota website. theLotter Minnesota Website Is Now Live The launch of theLotter Minnesota website provided online lottery players in the state a chance to play Minnesota Lottery top draw games online, as well as participate in other […]
Legal
March 17, 2022
Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Cleared Second House Committee
Minnesota is firmly on the way to legalizing sports betting as House File 778 passed through the House Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now heading to the Judiciary Committee. The bill already made its way through the Commerce Committee last week. Sports Betting for All Native Tribes Presented to the House Finance Committee in […]
Industry
March 8, 2022
Minnesota Betting Bill Sponsors Signal Tribes On-Board for Legislation Efforts
Minnesota has a real chance to press ahead with sports betting legalization that would end the feud between the government and tribal operators and allow the state to introduce legislation that regulates wagering on athletic events. This is the opinion of Democratic Rep. Zack Stephenson and Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo who spoke on Monday and […]
Legal
February 17, 2022
Minnesota Lawmakers Make Another Push to Legalize Sports Betting
Minnesota lawmakers are set to make another push to legalize sports betting in the state after previous attempts, one of which was in November 2021, failed. The push for sports betting is now gaining massive momentum as a bipartisan legalization effort was announced on Wednesday. The Proposal on Sports Betting Reportedly Benefits All Sides The […]
Legal
January 4, 2022
West Lakeland Lawsuit Alleges Future Tribal Casino Interest
A lawsuit in Minnesota seeks the removal of current supervisors from office due to secret negotiations for a tribal casino and multiple violations of data and the open public meetings laws, Twin Cities reported. The Casino Involvement The lawsuit by Citizens Opposed to Municipal Water, Inc., a nonprofit created by Steve Norenberg, filed in Washington […]
Casino
November 19, 2021
Minnesota Woman Gambles Embezzled Money, Avoids Prison Sentence
A woman from Minnesota will avoid a prison sentence after agreeing to repay restitution for the $40,000 she reportedly stolen from the Garrison Fire Department Relief Association in the state and used the money to gamble. The woman admitted guilt and has received leniency in the matter. However, her freedom will be contingent on her producing the missing funds, […]
Legal
November 5, 2021
Minnesota Lawmakers Will Make Another Push to Legalize Sports Betting
Minnesota residents will be pleased to know that legal sports betting in the state still has a chance of becoming a reality as a key state lawmaker has stated that he will make another push in the next session and do everything he can to legalize this industry. Minnesotans Should Be Able to Bet on […]
Legal
October 20, 2021
Minnesota Casino Employee Sentenced to 8 Months in Federal Prison
A former female employee at a Native tribe-owned casino in Minnesota has been sentenced to eight months in prison for embezzling funds from the property of the resort. In March, Jennifer Lynn Boutto, 33, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and embezzlement of the funds by the tribe. Boutto Admitted to Stealing $315,000 While […]
Sports
February 1, 2021
Pilot Games Backs Minnesota Wild to Support Youth Hockey
Minnesota Wild and game developer Pilot Games inked a new multi-year agreement which will bring support to local charities and Youth Hockey. Pilot’s new pull-tab game “Let’s Go Wild” which will help local charities is expected to launch this month. Pilot Games Inks Agreement with Minnesota Wild The U.S. game developer, Pilot Games has announced […]
Legal
January 27, 2021
Minnesota Confirms Sports Betting Efforts to Begin Soon
In Minnesota, sports betting is again on the table with lawmakers seeking to introduce both mobile and in-person betting and snuff out the offshore betting sector. In-Person and Mobile Sports Betting on the Table Minnesota lawmakers will be looking to legalize sports betting, Democratic Sen. Karla Bigham and Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo announced on Tuesday, […]