A new bill to set up a regulatory structure for legalization is a sure bet, but its fate is unclear. The issue has had both bipartisan support and opposition for years. On Wednesday, some of the fiercest critics held a Senate hearing to highlight the dangers,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Legalizing sports betting has been a bad bet in Minnesota for several years now, but the scene is set for it to finally be a winner this year. There are a couple of reasons the odds may have improved over the last legislative session.

The debate about sports betting in Minnesota began again on Wednesday with a lot of talk about the bad and ugly parts of legal wagering.

Bernal says too many proponents of expanded gambling try to portray sports gambling companies as regular businesses.

Some legislators are hoping that the state will vote not to legalize sports betting, citing gambling addiction as a reason why. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the story.

Many lawmakers in St. Paul seemed to think 2024 would finally be the year for a sports betting bill. Even with a rumored deal in the waning hours of the 2024 session, the bill failed to make it across the finish line.

Lower credit scores, increased bankruptcies, more debt sent to collections, and more incidents of domestic violence tied to local team losses. That’s what Minnesotans would be inviting if the Legislature legalizes sports betting,