Minnesota lawmakers are  looking again to legalise sports betting. A new proposal has been introduced that sets out how a regulated market could operate in the state. The Minnesota sports betting bill details how operators would be licensed, taxed and supervised.

• The proposal, introduced as Senate File 4139, would allow sports betting under a regulated system in Minnesota where wagers could be placed online through mobile apps as well as at approved betting locations. Operators would need to apply for licences and comply with state rules before offering betting services.

• A central part of the Minnesota sports betting bill is the tax structure for digital wagering. Online sports betting would be taxed at 22% of net gaming revenue generated through mobile platforms. Bets placed on tribal lands would be exempt from this state tax under the proposed framework.

• The legislation also sets out how operators would enter the market. Companies interested in offering betting would need to meet financial and regulatory standards set by the state. Regulators would oversee compliance and monitor betting activity once the market is live.

• The Minnesota sports betting bill also includes provisions related to responsible gambling and the use of betting revenue. Part of the funds generated would be directed toward amateur sports programmes and related initiatives. The proposal has now been referred to the Senate State and Local Government Committee for further discussion.

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