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Last updated: April 18, 2026

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SF4474 Finance Committee Vote — April 17, 2026

Minnesota's sweepstakes casino ban bill cleared the Finance Committee on April 17, the final committee gate before a Senate floor vote. The bill now moves to the full Senate, where it is expected to pass with bipartisan support before the session ends May 18, 2026.

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SF4474 Finance Committee Vote Preview — April 17, 2026

Everything Minnesota sweepstakes players needed to know going into the April 17 Finance Committee vote: what the bill does, who's behind it, and what passage would mean for current sweepstakes operators.

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Minnesota Sweepstakes Casino News Archive

We track all legislative and regulatory developments that affect Minnesota sweepstakes players. Bookmark this page — we update it within 24 hours of any committee vote, hearing, or material legislative change.

What to Watch

Event Date Status
SF4474 Finance Committee Vote April 17, 2026 Passed
SF4474 Senate Floor Vote Coming — session ends May 18 Pending
MN Legislative Session End May 18, 2026 —

About Minnesota Sweepstakes Casino Law

Sweepstakes casinos are currently legal in Minnesota. They operate under US promotional sweepstakes law — no purchase is necessary to play. However, SF4474 poses a direct legislative threat to this status. If SF4474 passes the Senate floor and receives a House companion, sweepstakes casinos could be banned in Minnesota before the end of the 2026 session.

For the full breakdown of what's legal, what's threatened, and what it means for players, see our Minnesota sweepstakes casino legal guide.

FAQ

Are sweepstakes casinos still legal in Minnesota in 2026? Yes — as of April 2026, sweepstakes casinos remain legal in Minnesota. SF4474 cleared Finance Committee on April 17 and is expected at a Senate floor vote before May 18.

What is SF4474? SF4474 is a Minnesota Senate bill that would ban dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in the state. It has cleared four committees with bipartisan support and is on track for a Senate floor vote.

Which sweepstakes casinos are legal in Minnesota right now? Spinfinite, Chumba, WOW Vegas, Stake.us, McLuck, LuckyLand, Pulsz, and 30 plus others currently accept Minnesota players. See our full Minnesota rankings.

Sources: Minnesota Legislature official bill tracker, Sweepsy.com coverage, Covers.com reporting. April 18, 2026.

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