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Wisconsin may soon join the growing list of states offering legal online sports betting. Representative Kalan Haywood has introduced Bill LRB-4723/1, a proposal that would officially authorize mobile wagering across the state while redefining how bets are treated under Wisconsin law.
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Under the proposal, eligible residents would be able to place sports wagers online as long as the operator’s infrastructure sits within Tribal territories. This structure aligns with current state-Tribal compacts and avoids direct conflicts with federal gaming laws.
Haywood said the measure is designed to move Wisconsin into line with most of the country’s legal betting landscape:
“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.”
The proposed framework resembles Florida’s exclusive sports betting compact, where Hard Rock Bet operates under the Seminole Tribe’s license. In Wisconsin, similar partnerships would allow Tribes to run digital platforms while sharing revenue with the state and local governments.
Currently, Wisconsin law classifies all betting activity as a Class B misdemeanor unless conducted through authorized Tribal casinos. The Oneida Casino in Green Bay became the first to offer retail sports betting in 2021 after updating its compact with the state.
Bill LRB-4723/1 already has support from several lawmakers, including Representative Tyler August and Senator Howard Marklein. However, the proposal will also need approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior, which oversees all Tribal gaming agreements.
If passed, the measure could bring regulated mobile sports betting to Wisconsin for the first time, creating new economic opportunities while giving residents a legal and transparent option for online wagering.
It would legalize online sports betting statewide, provided that servers are located on Tribal lands.
Using Tribal grounds allows the framework to comply with federal Indian gaming laws.
Representative Kalan Haywood, Representative Tyler August, and Senator Howard Marklein have expressed support.