Wisconsin Gov. Evers Signs Law Legalizing Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed legislation on Thursday legalizing online sports betting, making Wisconsin the 33rd U.S. state to permit the practice. However, implementation is delayed as the law requires the state to negotiate new compacts with its 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes, who will exclusively operate the betting infrastructure under a 'hub-and-spoke' model requiring servers to be located on tribal lands. Governor Evers emphasized that any agreement must treat all tribes equally and support state initiatives like mental health programs and opioid crisis combat. While supporters including local tribes and the Milwaukee Brewers argue this curbs illegal offshore betting, major operators like FanDuel and DraftKings opposed the bill, preferring a constitutional amendment allowing broader market access. The law passed with bipartisan legislative support but awaits final tribal negotiations before gamblers can legally place bets.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers Signs Law Legalizing Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed legislation on Thursday legalizing online sports betting, making Wisconsin the 33rd U.S. state to permit the practice. However, implementation is delayed as the law requires the state to negotiate new compacts with its 11 federally recognized American Indian tribes, who will exclusively operate the betting infrastructure under a 'hub-and-spoke' model requiring servers to be located on tribal lands. Governor Evers emphasized that any agreement must treat all tribes equally and support state initiatives like mental health programs and opioid crisis combat. While supporters including local tribes and the Milwaukee Brewers argue this curbs illegal offshore betting, major operators like FanDuel and DraftKings opposed the bill, preferring a constitutional amendment allowing broader market access. The law passed with bipartisan legislative support but awaits final tribal negotiations before gamblers can legally place bets.
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