House Committee reluctant to go all in on legalizing sports betting

BISMARCK -- Initially introduced in January, House Bill 1234 underwent a “hoghouse” change before being reintroduced to the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 17.

Rep. Jim Kasper, R-Fargo, said the bill had been completely amended and has a companion resolution, which would let voters decide if they want sports betting legalized in North Dakota.

House Concurrent Resolution 3032, introduced by Rep. Mi…