Minn. Senate passes bill restricting expansion of State Lottery

Minnesotans soon may no longer be able to buy lottery tickets at ATMs, gas pumps or online, as the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday that would restrict the Minnesota State Lottery’s yearslong foray into new gambling platforms. Bill author Sen. Lyle Koenen, DFL-Clara City, and Republican advocates of the bill framed the issue as one of legislative prerogative, accusing the State Lottery of usurping its authority by expanding its gambling offerings without specific legislative approval.