New training course launches at Metro State amid shortage of gambling counselors

Right now, 250,000 Minnesotans report having a problem with gambling, but there are currently only 19 licensed therapists in the state who are certified to treat the issue.

New deal improves odds for legalized sports betting in Minnesota

The odds of Minnesota legalizing sports betting got a lot better Tuesday. Its political supporters have negotiated a deal with one of the biggest groups opposing a bill to open the books.

Better odds for sports betting in MN
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The odds of Minnesota legalizing sports betting got a lot better Tuesday. Its political supporters have negotiated a deal with one of the biggest groups opposing a bill to open the books.

New MN sports betting bill already faces opposition
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New legislation was unveiled Wednesday that would legalize sports betting in Minnesota, but the bill is already facing some challenges.

Minnesota’s legal sports betting to come before legislature again this year

Those hoping that sports betting will become legal in Minnesota will have the odds of that happening improve this year, albeit only slightly, as lawmakers will once again look to take up the issue.

As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks

Warnings about the potential dangers of gambling could soon join education about drugs and alcohol in the nation's classrooms. The classes would educate students about its risks, warning signs of a problem, and consequences.

Odds improve for legalized sports betting in Minnesota

A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota was thought to be dead this session, but the odds may be changing amid a late-session push.

The future of e-pull tabs in Minnesota
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A group of charity leaders, business owners, and Minnesota sports celebrities are hoping to stop a significant change in electronic pull tabs.

Organizations lobby against changes to e-pull tabs in Minnesota

There isn't a bill up for consideration this session that would roll electronic pull tabs in Minnesota back to simpler versions -- versus borderline slot machines -- but Monday groups who benefit from e-pull tabs revenue lobbied at the capitol against changes.

Charitable games hope to keep pull-tab rules unchanged
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Charitable organizations that have come to rely on electronic pull-tabs as a source of revenue are worried that legalized gambling in Minnesota might create further restrictions on their usage.

Minnesota tribes, pro teams support sports betting legislation

The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association released a statement Tuesday in support of sports betting in the state.

Legalized sports betting odds in Minnesota slim
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The chances that Minnesota legalizes sports betting is becoming even more slim as the legislative sessions winds down and differing opinions in the Senate and House.

Legalized Sports betting odds in Minnesota slim
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The chances that Minnesota legalizes sports betting is becoming even more slim as the legislative sessions winds down and differing opinions in the Senate and House.

Sports betting now open at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
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As the push to legalize sports betting heats up in Minnesota, a sports book is now open only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.

Proposal for legalized sportsbetting in Minnesota includes mobile betting
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There was a new push on Wednesday by Minnesota lawmakers to bring sportsbetting to Minnesota. A group of five Republican lawmakers held a news conference to push their bill which they claim would be a win for the state and a win for tribes.