Sports Betting in Minot
Minot; North Dakota's fourth-largest city and home to Minot Air Force Base; sits roughly 75 miles northeast of 4 Bears Casino in New Town. 4 Bears is the closest tribal sportsbook with the upgraded Kambi-powered platform. Online options include daily fantasy, social sportsbooks, horse racing ADWs and prediction markets.
Closest Sportsbooks to Minot
All legal in-person sports wagering happens at tribal casinos. 4 Bears is the closest and most upgraded option for Minot residents.
4 Bears Casino
New Town; ~75 mi / ~1h 20min
MHA Nation flagship. Kambi-powered sportsbook since February 2026.
Full guide →Sky Dancer Casino
Belcourt; ~110 mi / ~1h 45min
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. IGT PlaySports kiosks.
Full guide →Grand Treasure Casino
Trenton; ~135 mi / ~2h 15min
MHA-area Turtle Mountain Chippewa property. IGT PlaySports.
Full guide →Spirit Lake Casino
St. Michael; ~125 mi / ~2h
IGT/Isi-powered. East toward Devils Lake.
Full guide →4 Bears; The Minot Option
4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town is the natural choice for Minot bettors. The drive is about 75 miles southwest via Highway 23, taking around 1h 20min. The property is the MHA Nation's flagship gaming destination; a 220-room hotel, multiple restaurants, an indoor pool, an event center and a sportsbook that was upgraded to Kambi platform technology in February 2026; Kambi's 27th US state through this partnership. See our full 4 Bears guide.
Online Options for Minot
- DFS; DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper.
- Social sportsbooks; Fliff, Sleeper, ReBet.
- Horse racing ADW; TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, AmWager.
- Prediction markets; Kalshi, PredictIt.
The Minot Sports Scene
Minot has a strong hockey culture; the Minot Minotauros (NAHL junior hockey) play at the All Seasons Arena. UND Fighting Hawks hockey is the dominant college program in the region; see UND hockey betting. For NFL, the Vikings are the default; see Vikings betting guide.
Within Minot itself, charitable gaming is widely available at bars, restaurants and fraternal halls. Electronic pull tabs are particularly common downtown and along the main commercial corridors. See ND charitable gaming.
Minot Sports Betting; FAQ
Whats the closest sportsbook to Minot?
4 Bears Casino in New Town; about 75 miles southwest of Minot, roughly a 1h 20min drive. 4 Bears is the MHA Nation flagship and was upgraded to Kambi sportsbook technology in February 2026.
Is Sky Dancer or 4 Bears closer to Minot?
4 Bears is slightly closer (~75 mi southwest) than Sky Dancer (~110 mi northeast). Sky Dancer is a reasonable alternative if you prefer the Belcourt area, the Turtle Mountains, or the Canadian border.
Can I bet on sports online from Minot?
Not on a real-money sportsbook; none are legal in ND. Legal online alternatives for Minot residents include DFS apps (DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog), social/sweepstakes sportsbooks (Fliff, Sleeper, ReBet), horse racing ADWs (TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing) and prediction markets (Kalshi).
What can I bet on at 4 Bears that I cant in Minot?
At a tribal sportsbook you can place traditional moneyline, point spread and total bets; plus parlays, props and live in-game wagering at staffed counters and self-service kiosks. Within Minot itself, only charitable gaming (electronic pull tabs, bingo, raffles) is legal.
Whats nearby Minot AFB for sports betting?
Minot Air Force Base personnel face the same options as civilian Minot residents; 4 Bears Casino is the closest sportsbook (~1h 20min). Online alternatives are accessible from the base subject to operator terms.