Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill to legalise online sports betting

The legislation proposes to allow sportsbook servers on tribal land.

US.- A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Wisconsin has proposed a new bill that would legalise online sports betting in the state. Bill LRB-4723/1 proposes amending state-tribal gaming pacts to allow online sportsbook servers on tribal land.

The legislation was introduced by Reps. Tyler August and Kalan Haywood, along with Sens. Howard Marklein and Kristin Dassler-Alfheim. Sports betting is currently legal in the state only in-person on tribal land. The new bill would introduce a model similar to Florida’s, where Hard Rock Bet serves as the only online sports betting provider through a gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. New compacts would require approval by the US Department of the Interior.

Co-author Rep. Kalan Haywood said that the proposal aims to generate revenue for the state, Tribes and municipalities and provide a safe and transparent betting market for residents.

He stated: “This legislation is an important step to bring Wisconsin in alignment with the majority of the country in regards to sports wagering. For too long, illegal, offshore entities have profited from consumers through unregulated sports wagering, without generating revenue for local economies. By regulating this multi-billion-dollar industry, we can provide a safer mobile wagering experience for Wisconsin consumers and generate much needed revenue to invest into our communities.”

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