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Wisconsin Assembly approved legislation that would allow online sports betting under a tribal control framework, advancing the proposal to the Senate for further action.
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Assembly members voted Thursday to adopt AB601 after leadership accelerated the timeline earlier in the week. A procedural resolution on Wednesday positioned the bill for a fast tracked vote alongside other legislation.
Measure had previously stalled late last year after lawmakers raised concerns that delayed an anticipated vote. Renewed movement signals continued interest in expanding sports wagering while maintaining a structure tied to existing tribal agreements.
AB601 proposes a limited change to current law by allowing mobile betting conducted through tribes that already hold gaming compacts with Wisconsin. Rather than opening the market to commercial sportsbook operators, legislation reinforces a model centered on tribal exclusivity.
Supporters describe the approach as consistent with long standing state policy that places gaming expansion within tribal partnerships. Critics, including representatives from national betting brands, have questioned whether such a structure restricts competition compared with open licensing systems used in other states.
Next step moves to the Senate, where lawmakers have already reviewed similar proposals. Senate approval of the Assembly version would allow the bill to reach Governor Tony Evers for consideration.
Even if enacted, launch would not occur immediately. Tribes and the state would need to renegotiate compact agreements outlining mobile wagering terms, followed by review and approval from federal authorities before operations could begin.