Minnesota Senate passes bills targeting sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets
The Minnesota Senate approved two bills on 30 April that would criminalise operating or supporting online sweepstakes casinos and specified prediction markets in the state. The measures include restrictions on service providers and platform advertising, with criminal provisions due to take effect on 1 August 2026; both bills now go to the House.
If enacted, the bills would expose operators and a range of supporting businesses to criminal liability in Minnesota.