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Minnesota Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Info: Daily fantasy sports is not expressly regulated by statute in Minnesota; it is offered to those 18 and older.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026
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Daily fantasy sports is not expressly regulated by statute in Minnesota; it is offered to those 18 and older. It operates in a legal gray area (not explicitly prohibited) — confirm with the state before relying on this.

Official source: mn.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Minnesota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IowaPermitted

    Daily fantasy sports is legal in Iowa for players 21 and older (legalized 2019). Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: irgc.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • North DakotaInfo

    Paid daily fantasy sports is generally available in North Dakota but is not a separately licensed category. North Dakota has no dedicated official page for daily fantasy sports — confirm before relying on this.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →

  • South DakotaInfo

    Paid daily fantasy sports is offered in South Dakota as games of skill, but the state does not formally regulate fantasy contests. …

    Verified Oct 5, 2026 · Source: dor.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

  • WisconsinInfo

    Paid daily fantasy sports operates in Wisconsin, but no state DFS statute specifically regulates it: Wis. Stat. 945.01 defines a bet and its exclusions without mentioning fantasy contests, and sets no minimum age. No Wisconsin statute fixes a minimum age for paid fantasy contests, so operators set their own - check the operator's terms, and confirm with the state before relying on this.

    Verified Oct 5, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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