This bill aims to prohibit the conduct of historical horse racing and other gambling activities at licensed racetracks in Minnesota. It amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically section 240.01, to redefine terms related to horse racing and betting. Notably, it clarifies that "Advance deposit wagering" does not include historical horse racing, and it introduces a new definition for "Historical horse racing" as any race previously conducted at a licensed racetrack that concluded without disqualifications or dead-heat finishes. The bill also emphasizes that horse racing must be live or simulcast and explicitly excludes any form of historical horse racing.

Additionally, the bill establishes new prohibitions for licensed racetracks, stating they may only conduct horse racing and operate card clubs, while banning historical horse racing, slot machines, and video games of chance. It limits the commission's authority to regulate only horse racing and card games, explicitly excluding any expansion of gambling or regulation of historical horse racing. The bill also sets limitations on wagering at card clubs, ensuring that no historical horse racing or unauthorized gambling forms are included. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 8.31, 47.0153, 53C.01, 53C.08, 61A.031, 61A.60, 62Q.735, 62Q.76, 62Q.78, 65B.49, 80A.50, 103G.291, 237.066, 325D.01, 325E.31, 325F.662, 325G.051, 327C.015, 327C.04
2nd Engrossment: 48.10, 8.31, 47.0153, 53C.01, 53C.08, 61A.031, 61A.60, 62Q.735, 62Q.76, 62Q.78, 65B.49, 80A.50, 103G.291, 237.066, 325D.01, 325D.71, 325E.31, 325E.66, 325F.662, 325G.051, 327C.015, 327C.04
3rd Engrossment: 240.01, 240.30
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 240.01, 240.30
1st Engrossment: 8.31, 47.0153, 53C.01, 53C.08, 61A.031, 61A.60, 62Q.735, 62Q.76, 62Q.78, 65B.49, 80A.50, 103G.291, 237.066, 325D.01, 325E.31, 325F.662, 325G.051, 327C.015, 327C.04