A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum suggests that bringing online sports wagering to the state could result in increased revenue, but would require amending the state constitution or revising a pact with tribal nations. Currently, sports wagering is only allowed on tribal lands in Wisconsin, with the Oneida casino having an app for placing sports wagers that must be used on casino property.
States that have legalized sports wagering have seen significant revenue increases, particularly those that allow mobile and online wagering. Wisconsin currently receives annual tribal gaming payments based on revenue from table games at tribal casinos, which totaled over $66 million in 2024.
If leaders in Wisconsin were to change the constitution to allow sports wagering, it would require votes in two consecutive legislative sessions and approval in a statewide referendum. The report also highlights the example of Florida, where a pact between the state and the Seminole tribe allows the tribe exclusive rights to sports wagering as long as bets are placed through a server on tribal lands.
The report urges policymakers and the public to consider these potential changes and the impact they could have on tribal revenue and local governments. With the legal landscape for sports betting rapidly changing, discussions and decisions on the topic will be crucial for the future of sports wagering in Wisconsin.
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