Minnesota Senate Passes Sweepstakes Casino Ban 62-3

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May 3, 2026

The Minnesota sweepstakes casino ban cleared the full Senate on April 30, 2026. Minnesota senators voted 62 to 3 for SF 4474. The Minnesota House has until May 18, 2026 to act before the legislative session ends. Players at McLuck, Pulsz, and NoLimitCoins face losing Minnesota access if Governor Tim Walz signs SF 4474.

What SF 4474 Bans in Minnesota

SF 4474 targets every participant in the sweepstakes model. SF 4474 classifies sweepstakes casinos as illegal if sweepstakes casinos use a dual-currency system to simulate casino games. Operating such a platform in Minnesota becomes a felony under SF 4474.

SF 4474 reaches beyond operators. The bill also criminalizes game suppliers, payment processors, geolocation providers, and media affiliates. Any entity supporting a sweepstakes casino in Minnesota faces criminal penalties under the law.

The Minnesota House holds a companion bill, HF 4410. House lawmakers have not advanced HF 4410 through committee. With the session closing May 18, the House can bypass HF 4410 and adopt Senate-passed SF 4474 directly.

Minnesota joins a growing list of states restricting sweepstakes casinos. Indiana bans sweepstakes casinos effective July 1, 2026. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a ban in late April 2026. Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a ban effective July 14, 2026. Players in Minnesota should redeem outstanding Sweeps Coins balances now.