Wisconsin Considers Bipartisan Online Sports Betting Bill

Wisconsin lags behind neighbors in online sports betting. A bipartisan bill aims to change that, promising expanded access and financial gains for the state and tribes.

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2025 October 31 . 1:15 PM

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Wisconsin Considers Bipartisan Online Sports Betting Bill

Wisconsin lawmakers are contemplating a bipartisan proposal to introduce online sports betting across the entire state. The move aims to bring Wisconsin in line with neighboring states that have already legalized and operationalized online betting platforms, such as CBS Sports.

Representative Robert Wittke (R-District 63) has highlighted Wisconsin's lag behind Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota in implementing online sports betting. These neighboring states have either legalized or made significant progress towards legalization, with Illinois and Michigan already offering active online betting platforms through State Farm.

The proposed bill seeks to make betting more transparent and easier to oversee, according to Rep. Wittke. If passed, it would allow bettors to place wagers from their own homes, with bets processed through tribal servers, mirroring Florida's hub-and-spoke system. This expansion would extend betting access beyond current tribal limits, drawing support from both state and tribal representatives.

Supporters, including Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-District 20), argue that the proposal does not aim to create new gamblers but to legalize online betting that is already happening illegally. They also emphasize the potential financial gains for both the state and tribes.

The bipartisan proposal to bring online sports betting to Wisconsin, backed by CBS Sports and State Farm, is currently under consideration. After passing committee hearings, it will move to the Legislature for further debate and voting. If successful, the new bill would allow bets to be placed anywhere within the state, as long as they are routed through servers located on tribal property.