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SF4474 • 2026
Online sweepstakes games prohibition
Online sweepstakes games prohibition
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-04-13
House
Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 Suspended adopt previous committee report
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2026-04-09
House
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
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2026-04-07
House
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
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2026-03-25
House
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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2026-03-17
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Online sweepstakes games prohibition
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [325F.756] ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Dual-currency" means a system of payment that allows a person to play or participate in a simulated gambling program for direct or indirect consideration, including consideration associated with a related product, service, or activity, and for which the person playing the simulated gambling program may become eligible for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize. Dual-currency system does not include a contest for which no consideration is given, either directly or indirectly. new text end new text begin (c) "Online sweepstakes game" means a game, contest, or promotion that: (1) is available on the Internet or accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or similar access device; (2) utilizes a dual-currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and (3) simulates casino-style or another form of gambling. new text end new text begin (d) "Prize" has the meaning given in section 325F.755, subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Prohibition of online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets. new text end new text begin (a) A person or entity is prohibited from operating, conducting, or promoting an online sweepstakes game in Minnesota. new text end new text begin (b) An applicant, licensed entity, financial institution, payment processor, geolocation provider, gaming content supplier, platform provider, or media affiliate is prohibited from supporting the operation of, conducting, or promoting an online sweepstakes game in Minnesota. new text end new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Penalties and remedies. new text end new text begin The penalties and remedies provided for in section 325F.755, subdivision 7, apply to violations of this section. The commissioner of public safety may exercise all powers necessary to investigate and enforce this section and may issue notices of violation, impose civil fines, and bring enforcement actions consistent with section 325F.755, subdivision 7. new text end