Proposed resolution would leave decision on North Dakota sports betting up to voters

BISMARCK — The proposed concurrent decision

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would give voters the flexibility to make the choice on whether or not or to not legalize sports activities betting in North Dakota. The decision was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday, March 13.

If handed, the decision would put a query on the 2024 normal election poll that may legalize sports activities betting if it will get a majority.

Those that assist the decision say it will let the voters determine whether or not or not sports activities betting is true for the state. If voters approve in 2024, Rep. Greg Stemen, R-Fargo, mentioned it will deliver sports activities betters in direction of authorized, in-state channels.

“If the voters ought to approve it, the state of North Dakota and respected gaming firms would be capable of present regulation and oversight of all contributors in sports activities betting,” Stemen mentioned.

Those that spoke in opposition mentioned the decision as is would enable betting on highschool and faculty sports activities as effectively. North Dakota College System Chancellor Mark Hagerott mentioned this might negatively affect scholar athletes by subjecting them to sports activities bettors upset by the outcomes of video games.

“We consider that opening the door to varsity sports activities betting in our state may have large adverse implications to our college students. It places the security and welfare of our college students and even their households in danger,” Hagerott mentioned.

If permitted within the normal election, sports activities betting would not be legalized till 2025 on the earliest.