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Minnesota In-Person Casinos (2026)

Conditional: Minnesota's in-person casino gaming is tribal-only: 11 tribes run ~19 Class III casinos under compacts.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026
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Minnesota's in-person casino gaming is tribal-only: 11 tribes run ~19 Class III casinos under compacts. There are no commercial casinos. Two pari-mutuel tracks, the MN Lottery and licensed charitable gaming (pull-tabs, bingo) are also legal.

Official source: mn.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Minnesota

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

  • IowaPermitted

    Iowa has ~19 licensed commercial and tribal casinos offering slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. That count includes racinos. The Iowa Lottery and charitable gaming are legal. Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

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

  • North DakotaPermitted

    North Dakota's only casinos are tribal; there are no commercial casinos. Tribal casinos (e.g., 4 Bears, Dakota Magic) offer slots, table games, and in-person sports betting under compacts. State lottery and charitable gaming (pull-tabs, bingo, sports pools) legal.

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

  • South DakotaPermitted

    South Dakota allows commercial casinos in Deadwood and tribal casinos statewide. They offer slots, table games, retail sports betting; plus video lottery terminals in licensed establishments, a state lottery, and pari-mutuel racing. Regulated by the SD Commission on Gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dor.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

  • WisconsinPermitted

    Wisconsin's casinos are tribal only; 11 tribes operate them statewide. They offer slots, table games and retail sportsbooks under compacts; there are no commercial casinos. State lottery, charitable bingo/raffles, pari-mutuel wagering. Oversight via the WI Dept. of Administration, Division of Gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: doa.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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