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politics14h ago
Wisconsin Governor Faces Thursday Deadline on Online Sports Betting Bill
- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has a Thursday deadline to decide AB 601, which could take effect without action if he does nothing.
- The bill would allow online sports betting through a hub-and-spoke model with tribal casino partnerships.
- Under AB 601, partners would share 60% of profits with tribal affiliates.
- Bettors could access multiple platforms, with bets processed on tribal land servers.
- The bill has backing from eight of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized tribes.
- Supporters say the move helps Wisconsin keep up with gaming trends while safeguarding tribal rights.
- Damon Stewart of the Sports Betting Alliance questioned the model’s economic viability.
- If AB 601 passes, FanDuel and DraftKings could enter Wisconsin online betting.
- Tribal compacts would need renegotiation and federal approval if partnerships occur.
- The article notes Wisconsin’s broader trend toward online sports betting and regulatory modernization.
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