Minnesota has a large tribal gaming industry and has discussed sports betting for years without passing legislation. Online poker is not regulated, and the complex tribal-state relationship has made gambling expansion politically difficult.
Key Facts
Tribal gaming compacts allow full casino gaming on tribal lands
Sports betting legislation has repeatedly failed due to tribal opposition
No commercial casinos or licensed online poker exist
Canterbury Park and Running Aces are licensed card clubs
Offshore poker sites are the primary option for online play