Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Sponsor Says "Momentum Is Building" At Legislature

By Esme Murphy, CBS Minnesota

March 25, 224

MINNEAPOLIS — You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.

But now because of a new agreement that has support from charities, Minnesota tribes and key legislators, it's possible it really could happen.

Sports betting is legal in more than 30 states, including all of Minnesota's neighboring states. But in Minnesota, in recent legislative sessions, sports betting bills have proved difficult to get across the finish line.

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