Legal sports betting in Minnesota could be gaining momentum as Running Aces Casino recently sent a letter backing a deal.

Lawmakers have debated legalizing sports betting for years in Minnesota. During the 2024 session, advocates thought they had gained some ground but the bill once again stalled out in the legislature, as lawmakers faced pushback from horse tracks like Running Aces.

In hopes of crossing the finish line on a long elusive deal to legalize sports betting in Minnesota, on Election Day, Running Aces sent this message to the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association: