This bill seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for mobile sports betting in Minnesota, focusing on responsible gaming practices and consumer protection. It authorizes the commissioner to issue up to 11 mobile sports betting operator licenses and platform provider licenses, with specific eligibility criteria, including that operators must be wholly owned by an Indian Tribe conducting class III gaming in the state. The legislation mandates that operators allow users to set personal limits on their betting activities, such as daily loss limits and time spent on the platform, and requires operators to report exclusions of users who exceed these limits. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for advertising regulations, ensuring that all advertisements include warnings about gambling addiction risks and prohibit targeting individuals under 21.

The bill also introduces several amendments to existing laws, including the establishment of the "amateur sports integrity and participation account" to fund grants promoting the integrity of amateur sports and youth participation. It mandates annual reporting from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission and the Minnesota State High School League on grant distributions. Furthermore, the legislation expands treatment programs for compulsive gamblers to include their families and allocates funds for public awareness initiatives. Overall, the bill aims to regulate mobile sports betting effectively while promoting responsible gambling practices, supporting youth sports, and addressing problem gambling through comprehensive treatment and research initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 270B.07, 260B.007, 609.75, 609.755, 609.76, 297E.02, 349.12, 240.01, 245.98, 609.761