Tag: Charitable Gaming

North Dakota House passes changes to Gaming Commission

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by: MinotVoice  |  

What started as an effort to eliminate North Dakota’s Gaming Commission has instead turned into a plan to revive it. On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed an amended version of Senate Bill 2224, aiming to strengthen—not scrap—the commission. The bill, originally introduced by Sen. Janne Myrdal, now ensures the commission meets quarterly, maintains five active

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State Senate rejects bill to change North Dakota gaming commission

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A proposal to shake up North Dakota’s gaming commission didn’t make it past the Senate. House Bill 1525 aimed to rework who sits on the five-member panel and require more frequent meetings—but critics said letting people tied to the industry oversee it raised red flags. With charitable gaming now a $2 billion enterprise, lawmakers are

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North Dakota House votes against revising rules on charitable gambling eligibility

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A proposal to reshape North Dakota’s charitable gambling rules met a swift and decisive defeat in the state House, where lawmakers voted 87-4 against it. Senate Bill 2035 aimed to change which organizations could operate charitable gaming, removing eligibility for some groups while allowing them to receive donated proceeds instead. Concerns over a lack of

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Grand Forks casino proposal could emerge again this session in another form

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A plan to bring a $300 million casino to Grand Forks is back in play. Though the state Senate rejected the proposal last month, lawmakers are now exploring ways to resurrect it. The bill would allow the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to operate a casino outside its reservation, a move supporters say could boost

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McFeely: Yes, White Earth wants to build a casino in Moorhead. Will city, county welcome it?

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A casino east of Moorhead isn’t a certainty—but it’s not just speculation either. The White Earth Band of Ojibwe has purchased 280 acres near a key highway interchange, with clear interest in building a gambling and entertainment complex. While the project would face a long legal and regulatory process, local officials may see it as

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Should Charitable Gaming Fund Political Activity? Introduced Bill Would Allow It

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Political campaigns fueled by gambling proceeds? That’s the debate sparked by Rep. Jared Hendrix’s new bill, which would classify political organizations as “public-spirited,” making them eligible for charitable gaming funds. Critics, including nonprofit leaders, worry this could erode public trust in charitable gaming, already a billion-dollar industry in North Dakota. With the state’s loose campaign

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Grand Forks Opinion: Casino Bill Deserves Another Look in the Future

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakota lawmakers have shut down a proposal that could have reshaped the state’s gaming landscape. Senate Bill 2376, which would have allowed the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to open a casino near Grand Forks, was rejected in a 29-15 vote, ending—at least for now—what supporters saw as an opportunity for economic growth. At

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Grand Forks casino bill defeated in North Dakota Senate after ‘cartels’ comment by Sen. Diane Larson

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A recent vote in the North Dakota Senate has dashed the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa’s plans to expand their gaming operations into Grand Forks County. Senate Bill 2376 aimed to allow the tribe to develop a $300 million resort and casino, potentially creating hundreds of jobs. However, concerns were raised regarding the tribe’s funding

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Spirit Lake Tribe comes out in opposition to Turtle Mountain’s plans for Grand Forks casino

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The Spirit Lake Tribe has expressed strong opposition to a new legislation allowing the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to open a casino in Grand Forks. Tribal Chairwoman Lonna Street emphasized the need for consultation with affected tribes, highlighting a sense of surprise over the proposal. The Spirit Lake Tribe argues that the new gaming

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Grand Forks Opinion: Move ahead with Grand Forks casino plan, but be wary of impact on existing operations

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Grand Forks City Council is moving forward with a potential casino proposal from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, nearly two decades after the concept first emerged. With a recent 4-2 vote to enter a non-binding letter of intent, discussions are now in motion. While a casino could bring benefits like jobs and increased

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Grand Forks leaders to consider tribal-owned casino and resort

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is taking steps towards building a casino in Grand Forks, a topic that has surfaced intermittently over the past 20 years. The tribe has acquired a 146-acre site southwest of the city, intending to launch an economic development project that includes a resort and entertainment complex. This Monday, at

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North Dakota Senate passes charitable gambling eligibility changes 

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By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor |

The North Dakota Senate voted 27-20 Thursday to pass a bill changing which organizations can conduct charitable gambling. Senators debated changes made by the Senate Judiciary Committee in Senate Bill 2035, which pulled the words tourism and economic development from the definition of public-spirited organizations, one category of groups allowed to conduct gambling. It also eliminates adult amateur

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Digging in to Charitable Gaming in North Dakota

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In 2017, North Dakota legalized E-tab machines (the polite way of saying “Slot Machine”) as part of the state’s broader charitable gaming policies. The rise in revenue has been meteoric; we’re just starting to observe the full consequences. Kyara Brown with KX News takes a deeper look at the industry, breaks down how the revenue

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Gambling in North Dakota has become a cut-throat, billion-dollar industry with little oversight

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Charitable gaming has quietly become a big business in North Dakota, a nearly $1.7 billion dollar business in 2022. And it’s the legalization of electronic pull-tab machines (the polite way of saying slot machines) that’s multiplied the haul. E-tab machines accounted for nearly 90% of the revenue last year, and with that kind of money

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St. Paul to steer charitable gambling revenue to low-income youth

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Do you ever wonder where money from charitable gambling in Minot goes? Most gaming sites are located in bars, and all of them are sponsored by a non-profit organization in some form. Revenues from gaming go back to benefit that non-profit. It’s a revenue source that’s had a huge impact on how Minot looks today,

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