North Dakota Rep. Jason Docktor was the first lawmaker in the state to file a bill that would legalize sports betting. Docktor’s bill would legalize sports betting at the state’s charity casinos, the only gaming allowed.
Co-sponsoring the bill is Rep. Thomas Beadle.
Proceeds from the charity casinos support a panorama of causes from senior care to youth hockey.
The North Dakota legislature has an 80-day session once every other year.
The bill would only allow sports betting during hours when alcoholic beverages are served at whatever locations they are allowed, such as a teller window or kiosk. The bill does not address sports book on mobile platforms. It also leaves open how much it would be taxed. Charitable organizations would pay $150 per year to offer it.
