Prediction Markets
August 5, 2026
Minnesota Senator Urges NCPG to Ditch Kalshi
A recent alliance between the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and Kalshi has ruffled feathers. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has already severed ties with the organization and has refused to sponsor specific events over the inclusion of the prediction market platform. Senator Argues NCPG Should Drop Kalshi as Its Members Now, Minnesota […]
Lottery
July 21, 2026
Minnesota Ticket Wins $34.2M from Lotto America – A Record
A Minnesota Lottery player has won a record jackpot from Lotto America, the largest in the state’s history. The player, who is still unknown, bought their ticket on Friday, July 18. Lucky Winner to Become a Millionaire, Sets New Record The winner is now able to claim $34.2 million from the lottery. The player can […]
Industry
June 12, 2026
Minnesota Judge Blocks Utility from Cutting Power to Upper Sioux Casino
Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer ruled that the Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association, a small electric cooperative serving parts of western Minnesota, may not disconnect power to the Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. The cooperative wanted to do so to punish the Upper Sioux Community, the owner of the casino, for building a solar […]
Prediction Markets
June 1, 2026
Kalshi Snaps Back at Minnesota, Files Lawsuit
Kalshi has joined the Commidity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in launching a formal complaint against the State of Minnesota over the latter’s signing into law a draft bill that would effectively prohibit and outlaw prediction markets starting on August 1, 2026. Kalshi Joins the Legal Fray Against Minnesota with a Complaint of Its Own The […]
Prediction Markets
May 20, 2026
Minnesota Governor Signs Prediction Market Ban – US’ First
After lawmakers passed a bill outlawing prediction markets with a strong majority last week, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz finally did his bit and signed the draft into law. The decision came at a time of intensified head-to-head between state regulators, attorneys general, and the federal watchdog, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has repeatedly […]
Prediction Markets
May 8, 2026
Eyes on Minnesota: CFTC Ramps Up Battle Over Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has decided to show more determination in its battle against state regulators regarding the way controversial prediction markets should be tackled, legislation-wise. The commission’s next target is Minnesota, as explained by CFTC chair Michael Selig. Members will begin to closely monitor the North Star State as a result of […]
Prediction Markets
April 28, 2026
Minnesota Senate to Consider Prediction Markets Ban
Minnesota has become the latest state to attempt to ban prediction markets on a state level, to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s dismay. This comes after Kalshi said that a local lawmaker had used event contract apps to make predictions about his own political race. Prediction Markets Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets are […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
Treasure Island Announces Snoop Dogg Will Perform at Minnesota Venue
Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota has landed its biggest act yet for the 2026 Summer Concert Series, announcing that Snoop Dogg will perform on Saturday, September 5, at the venue’s 16,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. Snoop to Perform at Treasure Island in Minnesota Snoop Dogg is easily the biggest headliner in the 2026 Treasure Island […]
Casino
April 8, 2026
Woman Charged with Stealing $1.2M from Employer to Gamble
A Minnesota woman is facing federal wire fraud charges, with prosecutors claiming that she has stolen more than $1.2 million from her employer and has used a significant part of this money to fuel her gambling habit. She is suspected of embezzling at least $1.26 million in fact. Woman’s Gambling Addiction Pushes Her to Embezzle […]
Industry
March 27, 2026
Minnesota Capitol Could Bring Charity Gambling Tax Relief, Drop Ticket Price
Many people who engage in bar bingo games, pull tabs, or meat raffles usually assume that, whether they win or lose, their money still goes out to a good cause, supporting local charity organizations. But that’s not always the case. Or, at least, that is what those who advocate for charitable gambling in Minnesota claim. […]
