Minnesota Sweeps Casino Ban Revived as Late Bill

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April 17, 2026

Minnesota sweeps casino ban bill SF4474 cleared a procedural deadline on April 11, 2026. Senate Rules approved the measure as a late bill after its initial committee window expired.

What SF4474 Targets and Who It Affects

SF4474 defines online sweepstakes casinos as dual-currency platforms where virtual coins convert to cash. The bill would extend liability to payment processors, geolocation vendors, and marketing affiliates. Senator Matt Klein sponsors the measure with bipartisan backing.

Minnesota joins Indiana and Maine in advancing sweeps casino bans during 2026. Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed HB 1052 on March 12, 2026. Maine awaits Governor Janet Mills on LD 2007.

Minnesota’s legislative session ends May 18, 2026. SF4474 now moves to Senate Finance Committee for markup. Operators active in Minnesota include Chumba Casino, McLuck, Pulsz, and Stake.us.

The bill encountered minimal opposition in early hearings. Passage would remove Minnesota from the active sweeps map. Redemption windows typically precede enforcement dates under similar state bans.