Sports Betting in Minnesota
Not LegalBy DawBets · Last verified: November 2026
Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Minnesota, but 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 2 sweepstakes sportsbooks remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Not available. Online sports betting is not legal in Minnesota. No sports betting law. The 2026 tribal-only mobile bill (SF 4139) never cleared committee and died when the session adjourned May 18, 2026. Separately, Minnesota enacted a ban on prediction markets in May 2026, which a federal judge blocked in July.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.
Legislative Status
No sports betting law. The 2026 tribal-only mobile bill (SF 4139) never cleared committee and died when the session adjourned May 18, 2026. Separately, Minnesota enacted a ban on prediction markets in May 2026, which a federal judge blocked in July.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Minnesota?
No. Online sports betting is not currently legal in Minnesota. No sports betting law. The 2026 tribal-only mobile bill (SF 4139) never cleared committee and died when the session adjourned May 18, 2026. Separately, Minnesota enacted a ban on prediction markets in May 2026, which a federal judge blocked in July.
Can I use Kalshi in Minnesota?
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Minnesota residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Is ProphetX available in Minnesota?
Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Minnesota residents.
What betting platforms are legally available in Minnesota?
Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Minnesota, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Fliff, Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.