Online Sports Betting Bill Moves Forward in Wisconsin
Highlights
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Wisconsin passes bills legalising online sports betting under a tribal model.
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Political differences remain between the tribes regarding the proposed structure.
On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Senate approved AB601, a bill that would legalize online sports betting. The bill passed the legislative assembly with a vote of 21-12.
This framework uses a “hub-and-spoke” model, allowing online gambling if the servers hosting bets are located on tribal land.
After prolonged discussions, the Online Sports Betting Bill progresses in Wisconsin. The bill first gained traction late last year, before being implemented in the 2026 legislative assembly. The State lawmakers pushed for the bill earlier this year in the assembly.
It has been a part of the broader initiative to bring the existing offshore activity into a regulated framework. However, enforcing this tribal model poses challenges for commercial operators. The major challenge for sector regulation is that tribes must receive at least 60% of net gambling revenue under compacts.
“It is simply not economically feasible for a commercial operator to hand over 60% or more of its revenue to an in-state gaming entity, just for the right to operate in the state,” quoted Damon Stewart of the Sports Betting Alliance.
This move could cause renowned betting brands to think twice or even refrain from offering their services, especially for Wisconsin players.
It must be said, not all tribes agree with the online sports betting bill. The bill has reached Governor Tony Evers’ office for signature. If amended, Wisconsin would join other states that allow online sports betting with its unique policies.
For more details, Refer Here!
This framework uses a “hub-and-spoke” model, allowing online gambling if the servers hosting bets are located on tribal land.
After prolonged discussions, the Online Sports Betting Bill progresses in Wisconsin. The bill first gained traction late last year, before being implemented in the 2026 legislative assembly. The State lawmakers pushed for the bill earlier this year in the assembly.
It has been a part of the broader initiative to bring the existing offshore activity into a regulated framework. However, enforcing this tribal model poses challenges for commercial operators. The major challenge for sector regulation is that tribes must receive at least 60% of net gambling revenue under compacts.
“It is simply not economically feasible for a commercial operator to hand over 60% or more of its revenue to an in-state gaming entity, just for the right to operate in the state,” quoted Damon Stewart of the Sports Betting Alliance.
This move could cause renowned betting brands to think twice or even refrain from offering their services, especially for Wisconsin players.
It must be said, not all tribes agree with the online sports betting bill. The bill has reached Governor Tony Evers’ office for signature. If amended, Wisconsin would join other states that allow online sports betting with its unique policies.
For more details, Refer Here!
