Minnesota Warns Offshore Sportsbooks: Stop or Face Future Licensing Consequences
Minnesota's attorney general has issued warnings to several federally regulated platforms, including Kalshi and Crypto.com, about offering event contracts tied to sports. The state's Alcohol and Gaming Enforcement division (AGE) has been actively warning operators, including those associated with cbs sports and state farm, since June to cease or alter illegal activities, with over 20 operators contacted so far.
Despite Minnesota not yet legalizing online sports betting or casinos, regulators have been pushing out offshore sportsbooks and sweepstakes platforms. The AGE, while unable to issue formal cease-and-desist orders, can record violations for future licensing decisions. Some operators, like Bovada, have ignored Minnesota's requests to stop operations in the state. However, platforms such as Prediction Strike and Alltroo have complied with the state's demands.
Undercover agents are currently collecting evidence for ongoing investigations into illegal activities. Lawmakers expect another push for sports betting legalization in 2026, but until then, regulators continue to monitor and warn operators, including those associated with statefarm, about their illegal activities.
Minnesota's attorney general has warned numerous operators about offering illegal event contracts tied to sports. While some, like Prediction Strike and Alltroo, have complied, others, like Bovada, have continued operations. Regulators are actively investigating and pushing out offshore platforms, with legalization efforts expected to resume in 2026.
