Sports Betting in Grand Forks
Grand Forks is the home of UND Fighting Hawks hockey; one of college hockey's premier programs with 8 NCAA national championships; and the third-largest metro in North Dakota. The closest tribal sportsbook is Spirit Lake Casino, roughly 1h 30min west in St. Michael. Online options include DFS, social sportsbooks, horse racing and prediction markets.
Closest Sportsbooks to Grand Forks
All legal in-person sports wagering happens at tribal casinos. Spirit Lake is the closest convenient option for Grand Forks bettors.
Spirit Lake Casino
St. Michael; ~85 mi / ~1h 30min
Closest tribal sportsbook to Grand Forks. IGT/Isi-powered. Launched January 2024.
Full guide →Dakota Magic Casino
Hankinson; ~130 mi / ~2h
NDs original sportsbook. South down I-29 toward the SD border.
Full guide →Sky Dancer Casino
Belcourt; ~155 mi / ~2h 30min
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. IGT PlaySports.
Full guide →Prairie Knights Casino
Fort Yates; ~325 mi / ~5h
Standing Rock Sioux. Long drive but full-service resort.
Full guide →The UND Connection
The University of North Dakota and its Fighting Hawks athletic programs are the cultural heartbeat of Grand Forks. UND hockey; 8 NCAA national championships, more than 30 NHL alumni; plays at Ralph Engelstad Arena, regarded as one of college hockey's finest venues. The hockey program is heavily lined at ND tribal sportsbooks during the season, with NCHC conference and Frozen Four futures available. See our UND hockey betting guide for markets, props and where to bet.
UND also fields football and basketball programs in the Summit League.
Online Options for Grand Forks
- DFS; DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog. Player props on UND hockey are common on pick-em apps.
- Social/sweepstakes sportsbooks; Fliff, Sleeper, ReBet.
- Horse racing ADW; TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing.
- Prediction markets; Kalshi sports event contracts, PredictIt.
Cross-Border (East Grand Forks, MN)
Grand Forks sits on the Red River directly across from East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Crossing into MN does not unlock any sportsbook app; Minnesota has not legalized mobile sports betting as of 2026. Iowa is the closest legal mobile state and is a long drive south.
Charitable Gaming in Grand Forks
Grand Forks has a thriving charitable gaming scene; electronic pull tabs are particularly common at hockey-themed bars and brewpubs near the UND campus and downtown. See ND charitable gaming guide.
Grand Forks Sports Betting; FAQ
Whats the closest sportsbook to Grand Forks?
Spirit Lake Casino & Resort in St. Michael; about 85 miles west of Grand Forks, roughly a 1h 30min drive. Spirit Lake launched a sportsbook in January 2024, powered by Isi technology, and is the closest legal sports wagering for residents of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks (MN), and the surrounding region.
Can I bet on UND Fighting Hawks hockey?
Yes. Most ND tribal sportsbooks line UND hockey games; game lines, conference futures, and NCAA tournament odds. Spirit Lake is the closest book. Each casino sets its own policy on in-state college betting; confirm before placing bets. See our UND hockey betting guide.
Can I bet online from Grand Forks?
Not on a real-money sportsbook; none are legal in ND. Legal online alternatives: daily fantasy (DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog), social sportsbooks (Fliff, Sleeper, ReBet), horse racing ADWs (TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing) and prediction markets (Kalshi, PredictIt).
East Grand Forks is in Minnesota; can I use Minnesota mobile betting?
Minnesota does not have legal mobile sports betting as of 2026. Crossing into MN does not unlock any sportsbook apps. The closest state with mobile sports betting from Grand Forks is Iowa (~4-5 hour drive south).
Where else can I bet in Grand Forks?
Within Grand Forks, charitable gaming is widely available; electronic pull tabs, bingo and raffles at bars, restaurants and fraternal halls. Hockey-themed bars near Ralph Engelstad Arena typically have pull-tab terminals.