SF 4474

1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/09/2026 04:47 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.756] ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Dual-currency" means a system of payment that allows a person to play or participate
in a simulated gambling program for direct or indirect consideration, including consideration
associated with a related product, service, or activity, and for which the person playing the
simulated gambling program may become eligible for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent,
or chance to win a prize. Dual-currency system does not include a contest for which no
consideration is given, either directly or indirectly.
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new text begin (c) "Online sweepstakes game" means a game, contest, or promotion that: (1) is available
on the Internet or accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or similar access device;
(2) utilizes a dual-currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency
for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash
equivalent; and (3) simulates casino-style or another form of gambling.
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new text begin (d) "Prize" has the meaning given in section 325F.755, subdivision 1.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibition of online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal
markets. new text end

new text begin (a) A person or entity is prohibited from operating, conducting, or promoting an
online sweepstakes game in Minnesota.
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new text begin (b) An applicant, licensed entity, financial institution, payment processor, geolocation
provider, gaming content supplier, platform provider, or media affiliate is prohibited from
supporting the operation of, conducting, or promoting an online sweepstakes game in
Minnesota.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Penalties and remedies. new text end

new text begin The penalties and remedies provided for in section
325F.755, subdivision 7, apply to violations of this section. The commissioner of public
safety may exercise all powers necessary to investigate and enforce this section and may
issue notices of violation, impose civil fines, and bring enforcement actions consistent with
section 325F.755, subdivision 7.
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