House File 2000, a bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota, passed through the House Taxes Committee on Tuesday. The bill heads to the House Ways and Means Committee. Despite the progress, several Republican committee members shared their belief that the bill has no chance of becoming law in 2024.
“This bill will not pass,” Rep. Greg Davids said, flatly.
Republican committee members anticipate the bill stalling in the Senate, even if it successfully moves through the House.
HF 2000, if approved, would tax online sports betting at 20%. The state’s 11 tribes would be granted licenses to offer legal sports betting apps to Minnesotans, which has caused debate as some legislators want better representation in sports betting for the state’s horse racing tracks.
