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Minnesota bill proposes felony restrictions on prediction markets

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A bill filed in the Minnesota Senate proposes making a broad range of prediction-market activities felonies, reportedly covering operations, event listings, payment handling, data services and promotion. The proposal would also authorise state regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders; the source does not identify the bill number or its status beyond filing.

If enacted, the proposal could expose prediction-market operators and service providers in Minnesota to felony liability.

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