Wagering on historical horse racing prohibited

Historical horse racing is an electronic gambling product that allows players to bet on random replays of previously run races, using terminals that typically resemble slot machines.

Identifying information, such as the location and date of the race and the names of the horses and jockeys, is not shown.

Effective May 25, 2024, a new law makes it illegal for Minnesota’s two horse racing tracks, Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces in Columbus, to have these machines onsite.

The law also prohibits the racing commission from expanding gambling operations via rulemaking or other authority to include any forms of gambling other than horse racing and authorized card games.

Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) and Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights) sponsor the law.

HF2300/SF2219*/CH119

SF2219* / HF2300 / CH119