Short answer: no. Minnesota still has no legal sportsbooks, and the 2026 session ended without a sports betting law.
What happened in 2026 - A bipartisan Senate bill introduced in March 2026 would have allowed tribal-run mobile betting, with up to 11 tribal licenses and commercial sportsbook partners. - It stalled, and the Legislature adjourned on May 18, 2026, without passing it. - The same sticking points that killed earlier bills came up again: tribes want exclusive mobile control, the state's two horse racing tracks want a share, charitable gaming groups have concerns, and some lawmakers oppose expansion outright.
Prediction markets: Minnesota went the other way - In May 2026, Minnesota passed a law making it a felony to operate or advertise prediction markets (like Kalshi and Polymarket) in the state, set to take effect August 1, 2026. - The CFTC, Kalshi and Polymarket all sued. On July 27, 2026, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement while the cases continue.
What Minnesotans can legally do now - Pari-mutuel horse racing wagering - Daily fantasy sports - Bet in person or on an app while physically in a neighboring state where it's legal, if you meet that state's age (usually 21+)
The earliest realistic path is a new bill in a future session.
Minnesota members: do you think tribes and tracks will ever strike a deal? Where do you go to place a bet now?
What happened in 2026 - A bipartisan Senate bill introduced in March 2026 would have allowed tribal-run mobile betting, with up to 11 tribal licenses and commercial sportsbook partners. - It stalled, and the Legislature adjourned on May 18, 2026, without passing it. - The same sticking points that killed earlier bills came up again: tribes want exclusive mobile control, the state's two horse racing tracks want a share, charitable gaming groups have concerns, and some lawmakers oppose expansion outright.
Prediction markets: Minnesota went the other way - In May 2026, Minnesota passed a law making it a felony to operate or advertise prediction markets (like Kalshi and Polymarket) in the state, set to take effect August 1, 2026. - The CFTC, Kalshi and Polymarket all sued. On July 27, 2026, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement while the cases continue.
What Minnesotans can legally do now - Pari-mutuel horse racing wagering - Daily fantasy sports - Bet in person or on an app while physically in a neighboring state where it's legal, if you meet that state's age (usually 21+)
The earliest realistic path is a new bill in a future session.
Minnesota members: do you think tribes and tracks will ever strike a deal? Where do you go to place a bet now?