Minnesota's legislative session ended without consideration of legal sports betting, state representative Zack Stephenson said the proposed bill had fallen short. The bill would have given the state's 11 tribes exclusive access to online sports betting licences.
Operators and tribal stakeholders face continued uncertainty over whether Minnesota will authorise online sports betting.
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Louisiana lawmakers approved Senate Bill 325 and sent it to Governor Jeff Landry, according to the report. The measure would require the Gaming Control Board to establish rules for excluding people who threaten those involved in sporting events in connection with sports betting. It would also allow sanctions against licensees that fail to enforce exclusions.
The Kentucky General Assembly approved House Bill 904, which raises the minimum age for sports betting to 21, subject to Governor Andy Beshear’s signature. The bill also regulates fantasy sports, permits fixed-odds horse racing bets and prohibits wagers on negative performances by Kentucky college athletes; people aged 18 to 20 may still take part in fantasy sports and live horse-racing betting.
Oklahoma lawmakers are due to consider three sports betting proposals when the legislative session begins on 2 February, according to the report. The bills would use tribal compact arrangements, with one Senate-passed measure also allowing a licence for the Oklahoma City Thunder; disputes over tribal exclusivity and governance remain unresolved.
Nebraska legislators may consider legalising online sports betting during a special session on property tax reform, according to reports. Governor Jim Pillen has backed legalisation but suggested introducing a priority bill in early 2025; any measure approved by lawmakers would still require voter approval in November.
South Carolina’s House Bill 3749, which would legalise sports betting, had made no progress since 2023, according to reporting on 20 March 2024. The state legislative session was due to end on 9 May, with a 10 April crossover deadline; the report said enactment in 2024 appeared unlikely. Governor Henry McMaster opposes gambling expansion.