Electronic lottery, pulltabs, bingo considered for stadium
There appears to be a feeling that gambling is at least part of the answer to funding a new Vikings football stadium, but the questions come down to what kind of gambling and who benefits? Continue...
View ArticleDayton: Don’t count on racino money quickly
Gov. Mark Dayton says if stadium supporters count on racino money, they should not bet on quick money. The governor said that racino likely would be tied up in court for years if that is how lawmakers...
View ArticleWhite Earth plans to announce details of casino plan
The White Earth Nation’s chairwoman plans on Thursday to announce details of a proposal to build a Twin Cities casino that could provide funding to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Continue...
View ArticleWhite Earth pitches casino for stadium, state, tribe
A White Earth Nation proposal to build a Twin Cities casino that could help fund a new stadium is the most acceptable plan to help the Minnesota Vikings and state government, the tribe’s chairwoman...
View ArticleWhite Earth casino proposal ‘not in play right now’
White Earth Nation’s proposal to build a Twin Cities casino that could help fund a new Vikings stadium received little support from key policymakers Thursday after the tribe’s leader said it would be...
View ArticleBingo, pulltab revenues a gamble for stadium funding
Funding stadium construction with pulltab and bingo revenue may not be a safe bet. Continue reading →
View ArticleVikings backers hope new game tips stadium effort
Some lawmakers are gambling that a new piece of the Vikings stadium funding proposal will help the plan move forward. Continue reading →
View ArticleWhite Earth to state stadium backers: ‘You have the ball’
The White Earth Nation says it will front the state’s Vikings stadium construction costs, if it receives approval to build a Twin Cities casino. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Horse track gaming plan headed to governor
A plan to allow horse tracks to expand card betting and let casinos simulcast horse races is headed to Gov. Mark Dayton. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Cooperation fading as session nears end
Republicans say Gov. Mark Dayton’s Friday veto of their tax-relief bill threatens cooperation in the few remaining days of the Minnesota legislative session. Continue reading →
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