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“This is not something that the Minnesota legislature is likely to jump into quickly, and any new law here would need the approval of our tribes…”

“What happens when you mix underinformed legislators and ranting advocates with sports betting? You get Thursday’s hearing in Congress.”

“‘I’m open to legalizing sports betting in Minnesota as long as there are reasonable limits placed on the size of the bets.'”

“‘Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort will have the largest non-smoking gaming area in Minnesota.'”

“Should Minnesota decide to move forward with any changes to sports betting, my priority will be to ensure a strong, responsible policy that protects Minnesota consumers.”

“Running Aces is getting set to close out the 2018 harness racing season with its annual Night of Champions program on Saturday, September 15.”

“‘Our Reservation is in need of anything but another casino.'”

“Legislation didn’t gain much momentum in the 2018 legislative session, but there remains interest before elected officials return to the state capital in January. Proponents say betting could be a new revenue source for the state.”

“More than a dozen top Indian horse relay teams from tribes across the country competed at Canterbury over the weekend…There was a packed grandstand with some 10,000 people on Saturday night at Canterbury to watch the races.”

“While more money than ever was spent on pulltabs, bingo cards, and meat raffles last year, taxes and the cost of running gambling operations often eats up a significant share of gambling proceeds. In recent years only one of every four dollars of gambling revenue has made its way to the advertised charities.”