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Minnesota sweepstakes ban dies in the House after clearing the Senate
SF 4474, which would have banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos and reached payment processors and suppliers, passed the Minnesota Senate but died when the regular session ended May 18 without House action.
- Bill
- SF 4474
- Senate
- Passed April 30, 2026
- House
- Assigned to committee May 4; no action
- Session ended
- May 18, 2026
- Next opportunity
- 2027 session
Minnesota's bid to ban online sweepstakes casinos ended with the Legislature's regular session on May 18. Senate File 4474 passed the Senate on April 30 after moving through the Commerce and Consumer Protection, Judiciary and Public Safety, and State and Local Government committees, but it never advanced after being assigned to a House committee on May 4.
The bill targeted Sweeps Coins play in casino-style games and would have extended responsibility to businesses that support sweepstakes operators, including financial institutions, payment processors, geolocation providers, game suppliers and media affiliates. Senators waived a committee deadline to keep it alive.
Opponents warned that the language could reach ordinary promotional sweepstakes, loyalty systems and rewards programs run by mainstream consumer brands.
Only the governor can call a special session. Without one, supporters would need to file a new bill when the Legislature returns in 2027.
What it means for players
- Sweepstakes casinos remain legal to use in Minnesota for now.
- Watch for a new ban bill when the 2027 session begins.
- Separately, player lawsuits over gambling losses are moving forward in Minnesota courts.
Sources
This summary is for information only and isn't legal advice. Laws and operator policies change; check the primary sources above and each casino's current sweepstakes rules.