No 2026 Measure

ND 2026 Sports Betting Ballot Measure; Status

Despite multiple efforts, North Dakota voters will not see online sports betting on the November 2026 ballot. HCR 3002; the constitutional amendment that would have authorized the legislature to legalize statewide online sports betting; was rejected by the ND House on January 22, 2025. This page tracks the current status and what to watch for the 2027 session and 2028 cycle.

Where Things Stand

As of April 2026, there is no active sports betting question on the November 2026 North Dakota ballot. The most prominent legislative effort; HCR 3002, introduced in the 2025 ND legislative session; was rejected by the ND House on January 22, 2025. The resolution would have authorized the legislature to legalize online sports betting via constitutional amendment.

Without an active legislative or citizen petition path, online sports betting cannot legally proceed in ND for the foreseeable future. Tribal retail sports betting remains the only legal sports wagering in the state.

The HCR 3002 Vote

HCR 3002 (House Concurrent Resolution) was introduced in the 2025 ND legislative session. As a constitutional amendment vehicle, it required passage by both chambers; at varying thresholds depending on procedural classification; before being sent to voters.

The resolution failed in the House on January 22, 2025. Reported objections cited concerns about: (a) potential impact on tribal casino sports betting revenue, (b) general opposition to gambling expansion, and (c) the perceived absence of strong public demand.

Citizen Petition Path

Aside from legislative referral, ND voters can place a constitutional amendment on the ballot via citizen petition. The signature threshold is high; equivalent to 4% of the state's population, gathered within a one-year window. As of early 2026, no organized petition for sports betting is publicly circulating.

The Path to 2028

The next ND regular legislative session opens in January 2027. Likely paths:

  • Renewed constitutional amendment targeting the November 2028 ballot; earliest realistic timeline.
  • On-premise mobile at tribal casinos under existing compact; could expand without legislative action.
  • Tribal-state compact amendment for mobile sports betting; would require both legislative and tribal cooperation, plus likely constitutional clearance.

What ND Bettors Can Do Now

Until ND legalizes online sports betting (no near-term timeline), legal alternatives include:

2026 Ballot Measure; FAQ

Will there be a sports betting ballot measure in 2026?

No. HCR 3002; the constitutional amendment that would have placed online sports betting on the November 2026 ballot; was rejected by the ND House on January 22, 2025. There is no active legislation that would put sports betting on the 2026 ballot. The next opportunity is the 2028 general election cycle.

What was HCR 3002?

HCR 3002 was a House Concurrent Resolution introduced in the 2025 ND legislative session. It proposed a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize online sports betting. As a concurrent resolution it required passage by both chambers to be sent to voters. The ND House rejected it on January 22, 2025.

Could a sports betting measure still get on the 2026 ballot?

In theory through a citizen-initiated petition; gathering enough signatures from ND voters to place a measure on the ballot. As of 2026, no such petition is actively circulating. ND requires a high signature threshold equal to 4% of the state population.

When is the next legislative opportunity?

The next regular ND legislative session begins in January 2027. Any constitutional amendment passed there would target the 2028 general election ballot.

Whats the path forward without a ballot measure?

On-premise mobile sports betting at tribal casinos may proceed under existing compact authority; Kambi explicitly mentioned this in its February 2026 deal with the MHA Nation. Statewide online betting cannot proceed without a constitutional amendment.