Bishop Izen Testifies in Opposition to Online Sports Gambling

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on February 28, 2025

 

Bishop Michael Izen, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, testified in opposition to a bill to legalize online sports gambling. We know the harmful, addictive effects of cellphones— especially on young people. So why put a 24/7 sportsbook in every pocket, letting big gambling corporations profit while Minnesotans lose?

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