Legalization of Mobile Sports Gambling

Another perennial policy issue, the passage of mobile sports betting would legalize a casino in the pocket of every adult Minnesotan.

Large and profitable online gambling companies track users’ activity, prompting betting on not only the outcome of the game but also on details such as every coin toss and play of the game. The companies target the most addicted to their platforms, who are often young men or economically struggling individuals, drawing most of the company revenue from these customers.

When mobile sports gambling is legalized, a direct link between this kind of gambling and depletion of family investments has been measured, amongst other devastating societal effects outlined in our testimony below.

Minnesota Family Council is honored to be a part of a bipartisan coalition with legislators from diverse districts and constituencies coming together to oppose the legalization of this industry.

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