Legal
January 16, 2021
Minnesotan Senator to Introduce Sports Betting Legislation
Minnesota: State Senator Karla Bigham could introduce a sports betting bill next week, while Representative Pat Garofalo plans to re-introduce his own bill soon. Minnesotans Already Wager Online A tweet shared Thursday by State Senator Karla Bigham announcing legislation for sports betting has reignited the hope of Minnesotan gamblers. Bigham said she hopes to introduce […]
Legal
December 20, 2020
Minnesota Tribal Casino Employee Charged over $315k Embezzlement
Documents filed with the District Court in Minneapolis last week allege that a Fortune Bay Casino employee stole more than $315,000 over 6 years. The alleged embezzlement charges do not disclose how the employee managed to steal the money from the tribal operator. A Woman from Minnesota Charged over Alleged Embezzlement Fortune Bay Resort Casino […]
Casino
November 23, 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic Boosts Minnesota’s ‘Sin Taxes’
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of people as never seen before and has caused them to use increasing amounts of alcohol and tobacco to alleviate stress. On the other hand, social distancing measures might prompt the legalizing of alternative entertainment activities, such as online sports betting. Lockdown Prompts Alcohol and Tobacco Usage The […]
Casino
May 25, 2020
Tribal Casinos in Minnesota Will Re-Open May 26, Strict Measures in Place
Casinos in Minnesota will start re-opening Tuesday, May 26, after being shut down for more than two months already. Much alike tribal operators in Connecticut, the sovereign nations in the North Star State set their own timelines and rules for re-opening of business and do not need to follow state orders that allow non-essential businesses […]
Casino
January 18, 2020
Problem Gamblers and Addicts in Minnesota Research Underway
The state of Minnesota is still trying to pinpoint the exact number of problem gamblers and introduce treatment and well-being options to help clamp down on problem gambling. Yet, this measure contrasts with the fact that problem gamblers drive up to 33% of all gambling revenue in the state. Minnesota Tries to Put Its Finger […]