Gambling in Minnesota
Minnesota has 18 tribal casinos but has not legalized sports betting despite multiple legislative attempts.
The gambling industry generates $1B+ (tribal casinos) in annual revenue in Minnesota. An estimated 2-4% of the population struggles with problem gambling. If you are one of them, help is available right now.
Get Help Now in Minnesota
Minnesota Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-333-HOPE
Free, confidential, available 24/7
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Suicide Prevention: 988
Self-Exclusion in Minnesota
Minnesota does not currently have legal sports betting or online casino gambling, which means there is no state-run self-exclusion program for online platforms. However, you can still protect yourself:
- Download NoBet to block gambling apps on your iPhone
- Contact your bank to block transactions to gambling companies
- Self-exclude from any tribal casinos in Minnesota
Support Groups in Minnesota
Gamblers Anonymous holds meetings across Minnesota. GA is a 12-step peer support program where you can share your experience with others who understand. Meetings are free and confidential.
Find a meeting near you at gamblersanonymous.org
SMART Recovery offers a science-based, non-12-step alternative. Find online meetings at smartrecovery.org
What You Can Do Right Now
- Block the apps. Download NoBet to block gambling apps at the system level on your iPhone. This is the single most impactful step you can take today.
- Call the helpline. 1-800-333-HOPE is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You do not need to have a plan. Just call.
- Tell one person. Shame thrives in secrecy. Telling one trusted person — a friend, partner, therapist, or even an AI companion — breaks the isolation that fuels addiction.
- Self-exclude. Sign up for your state's self-exclusion program. It is free and creates a real barrier between you and gambling.
- Start tracking. Download NoBet to track your gambling-free streak, see your money saved in real time, and get daily support from Taro, our AI recovery companion.
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