Minnesota

News & Analysis

Minnesota Sports Betting Still Facing Strong Tribal Opposition

Minnesota lawmakers are expected to reconsider legislation next year that would legalize sports betting, but any bill likely needs the support of gaming tribes that oppose any form of gambling expansion.

Minnesota Sports-Betting Bills Facing Fierce Opposition

Two Minnesota lawmakers will introduce legislation to legalize sports betting on Thursday, but anti-gambling sentiments among senior lawmakers and opposition from Indian tribes will make it difficult to get a bill through the state legislature.

Reopening Restrictions For Casinos Compared To Airport Security Changes After 9/11

As casinos reopen, they are experimenting with security restrictions similar to airports in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, according to a tribal gaming consultant.

Atlanta Falcons CEO Says Unofficial Sports Data Providers Are Under Surveillance

Individuals who supply unofficial sports-betting data at home games of the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League are being watched by team officials, Falcons’ president and CEO Rich McKay told a Georgia Senate Committee on Tuesday.

As Washington Debates Sports Betting, Tribes Remain Cautious

Chris Stearns, a commissioner with the Washington State Gambling Commission, expects the state legislature to discuss several sports-betting measures when it reconvenes early next year, but passage of any bill is still a long shot.

Research & Reports

Special Report: Sports Betting and Tribal Gaming

In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal law that had previously prohibited state and tribal governments from expanding sports wagering in their jurisdictions. This special report provides an overview of some of the key legal issues that will now determine how and where betting will be incorporated into the tribal gaming industry.

Tribal Gaming: Supplier Licensing

This special report outlines the licensing requirements for suppliers of gaming equipment to Indian casinos in major tribal gaming markets across the United States.

U.S. Regulatory Roundup: February 17-March 2

This roundup of key legislative and regulatory developments from February 17-March 2 includes information on tribal gaming in Florida, gaming tax legislation in Indiana, racing legislation in West Virginia, internet gaming legislation in California and Michigan, fantasy sports legislation in Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri and Montana, lottery litigation in Florida, lottery legislation in California, sports betting legislation in Michigan and West Virginia, expanded gaming legislation in Illinois, Missouri, Vermont and Connecticut, and tribal gaming litigation in New Mexico.

Americas Premium Insights May 20-June 2

This bi-weekly update features information on fantasy sports in Massachusetts and New York, advance deposit wagering in Minnesota and Illinois, a ballot initiative in Arkansas, gaming legislation in New Jersey, racing legislation in New York, and tribal gaming in Oklahoma.

Americas Premium Insights July 24-August 6

This bi-weekly update features information on a federal tribal gaming bill, the advancement of a lottery bill in Alabama, a lawsuit in Connecticut, a tribal gaming lawsuit in Minnesota, amended gaming regulations in Nevada and tribal-state gaming compacts in New Mexico.

Data & Forecasts

Market Monitor: U.S. Lotteries

This report provides comprehensive benchmarking of key operational metrics across all 46 state lotteries in the $80bn+ U.S. lottery market. Featuring an interactive dashboard which facilitates visual cross-lottery comparisons, the dataset aggregates information from more than 800 annual lottery reports since 2000.

Minnesota - Lottery Annual Report - FY2003 to FY2020

Latest Annual Report data from the Minnesota State Lottery. The data released for the state contains the following information: Total sales of lotto and scratch tickets by game, prize payments, other direct costs, gross profit and payments to the state. There are approximately 465 data points in this document.

Minnesota - Horse Racing Report - 2000 to 2018

Latest annual Horse Racing Report data from the Minnesota Racing Commission. The data released for the state contains the following information by racetrack: Number of races, handle, takeout and bettor return for both live and simulcast wagering. There are approximately 545 data points in this document.

United States - American Gaming Association Report - 1994 to 2012

Latest Annual State of the States Report data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). The data released for the country contains the following information: A breakdown of casinos by state, consumer spending on commercial casinos by state, quantity of casino jobs by state, commercial casino wages, consumer spending on racinos, commerical casino and racino detail by state, quantity of gaming machines by state and a comparison of Nevada and New Jersey poker revenue. There are approximately 4,175 data points in this document.