Minnesota Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports contests are legal but unregulated in Minnesota. The legislature has considered numerous bills to officially legalize DFS sites and fantasy pick’em apps, but none have gained the support needed to become law.
In the meantime, fans can use all the nation’s major fantasy sports apps from anywhere in the state. Most Minnesota fantasy sports apps require players to be 18 or older and offer one-day fantasy leagues, parlay-style pick’em contests, or both.
Below, we list the best Minnesota daily fantasy sports sites, discuss the current legal situation, and answer common questions.
Minnesota Fantasy Sports Sites
Play $5, Get $50 in LineupsPrizePicks Promo Code: BUSA
$50 provided as promo funds, only for use on PrizePicks. Promo funds provided under this promotion must be played within 90 days of receipt or shall become null and void at PrizePicks’ discretion. Promo ends 12/31/25. Void where prohibited. If you or someone you know has a gaming problem, get help. Crisis services and responsible gaming counseling can be accessed by calling 1-800-426-2537 or online at www.ncpgambling.org. 18+ in most eligible jurisdictions, but other age and eligibility restrictions may apply. Valid only in jurisdictions where PrizePicks operates. See prizepicks.com/terms for full PrizePicks terms of service.
Play $5, Get $50Underdog Fantasy Promo Code: BETUSA
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, OH, NY and PA. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)
Play $5, Get $60 in Bonus FundsFanDuel Picks Promo Code: None Needed
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Age and location restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. $5 first deposit required. Bonus paid in nonwithdrawable bonus site credit that expires 7 days after receipt. See full terms at fanduel.com/terms
Free Entry + $100 Deposit BonusParlayPlay Promo Code: BUSA
18/21+, T&Cs Apply. Welcome offer is for players who make their first successful deposit to ParlayPlay. Following the deposit, you receive promo entry(s) that matches the deposit amount up to $100. The promo entry can only be used to enter up to 4-pick More/Less contests. If you lose the promo entry, your account balance is not impacted. The deposit promo entry(s) must be used within 7 days of deposit. After 7 days the free entry will expire. If you have concerns about managing your play on ParlayPlay or anywhere else, or if you’re concerned about a family member or friend, the National Council on Problem Gambling offers support through telephone or text. They can be reached confidentially (24-hours a day) at 1-800-522-4700. Or contacted on their website at https://www.ncpgambling.org/ or through chat at ncpgambling.org/chat.
$10 Free Signup Offer & $200 Deposit BonusBetr Picks Promo Code: USGAMLING
Must be 21+ and located in a jurisdiction where Betr Picks operates. Product offering may vary by jurisdiction. T&Cs apply. For more details, please visit betr.app. Concerned about your play? Call the NCPG at 1-800-522-4700.
100% Deposit BonusOwnersBox Referral Code: BUSA
18/21+ to play. Terms & conditions apply. See ownersbox.com for full offer details. If you or somebody you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call (1-800-GAMBLER).
$100 First Entry RefundBoom Fantasy Promo Code: BUSA
Users must be 18+ years of age to play and deposit (19+ in Nebraska). T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. All users must have only 1 account. If a user is found to be less than 18 years old, their account will be banned and all their entries will be canceled and refunded. If a user is found to have more than 1 account, they will be subject to a ban at Boom’s discretion.
100% up to $100Sleeper Promo Code: MATCH
18+ (19+ in AL/NE; 21+ in MA). T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org
$25 Sign-Up BonusDabble Fantasy Promo Code: Not Needed
18+, T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Although Minnesota has never passed legislation to formally authorize fantasy sports sites, it’s a good state for players because every major DFS operator is active in Minnesota.
The options range from “classic” fantasy sites like FanDuel and DraftKings to pick’em fantasy apps like PrizePicks and Boom Fantasy. Other options include season-long fantasy leagues, best ball contests online, and variants of all of the above.
Lega Minnesota DFS Apps
- PrizePicks
- Boom Fantasy
- Underdog Fantasy
- OwnersBox
- ParlayPlay
- Betr Picks
- Dabble Fantasy
- Fanduel DFS
- DraftKings DFS
- DraftKings Pick6
- Sleeper DFS
However, fans need to exercise caution when choosing where to play fantasy sports online in Minnesota. The state’s lack of a regulatory regime means fantasy sports operators are entirely self-regulated in terms of financial security, integrity, and responsible gambling.
By choosing DFS operators licensed in other states, players can avoid the most common pitfalls associated with an unregulated fantasy sports market.
For example, fantasy sites licensed in Colorado, New York, and more than a dozen other states must undergo extensive background checks, segregate customers’ funds from operational funds, and promote responsible gambling.
For those reasons, BettingUSA’s recommended fantasy apps in Minnesota hold licenses in multiple other states and have demonstrated their ability to offer safe, fair contests. Plus, the best daily fantasy sports apps in Minnesota offer sizable DFS bonuses to new users.
Pick’em Fantasy Apps in Minnesota
Pick’em fantasy sports sites are an especially good fit for fans still waiting for the Minnesota legislature to legalize sports betting apps.
Fantasy pick’em contests feel a lot like sports betting because they have elements of totals and parlay bets but technically qualify as daily fantasy.
In fact, regulators in some states have determined that fantasy pick’em contests are sports betting and ordered DFS operators to cease offering such contests. Fortunately for fans, that’s not the case in Minnesota.
In contrast, the Minnesota legislature has considered and nearly passed legislation containing provisions that explicitly authorize fantasy pick’em contests.
Although those bills haven’t become law, they demonstrate that the relevant authorities are aware of pick’em style contests and are more interested in regulating them than banning them.
Minnesota Fantasy Sports Laws
Daily fantasy sports contests are legal in Minnesota thanks to a UIGEA exemption and favorable state laws.
In 2024, lawmakers considered HF 2000 and HF 5274, two bills primarily related to sports betting in Minnesota. These bills also included provisions to legalize and regulate fantasy sports.
The legislature nearly reached a deal to approve HF 5274 but ran out of time before they could come to an agreement.
Both bills would have authorized players 21 or older to participate in daily fantasy sports contests and defined permissible contest types as follows:
“…both contests wherein authorized participants compete against each other and contests wherein only a single authorized participant competes against a target score set by the fantasy contest operator.”
In previous years, lawmakers have considered Minnesota fantasy sports bills that would have established a minimum age of 18. Those efforts also would have required licensed DFS platforms to segregate customers’ funds from operating funds and provide voluntary self-exclusion tools to players.
Minnesota Daily Fantasy Sports FAQ
Wes Burns has more than a decade’s worth of experience as a writer, researcher and analyst in the legal gambling industry and is co-founder of BettingUSA.com. As a former professional online poker player, Wes approaches his work from the viewpoint of players.