A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum suggests that legalizing online sports wagering in the state could lead to increased revenue, but would require either amending the state constitution or revising a pact with tribal nations. Currently, sports wagering is only allowed on tribal lands in Wisconsin. States that have legalized sports wagering have seen significant revenue increases, especially those that allow mobile and online betting.
Wisconsin currently receives annual tribal gaming payments based on revenue from tribal casinos, with payments totaling over $66 million in 2024. However, changing the state constitution to allow sports wagering could impact these payments, as well as local governments and tribes in the state.
The report points to a pact between the state of Florida and the Seminole tribe, which allows the tribe exclusive rights to sports wagering as long as bets are placed through a server on tribal lands. This pact was upheld in federal court, suggesting a potential precedent for a Wisconsin tribe to renegotiate their compact with the state for online sports betting.
Overall, the report highlights the rapidly shifting legal landscape for sports betting and the potential for increased revenue in Wisconsin. Any decision to legalize sports wagering in the state would require careful consideration of the implications for tribal nations, local governments, and state revenue.
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