Wisconsin Sports Betting: Legal WI Sportsbooks & Legislation Updates October 2026
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Sports betting is legal in Wisconsin only through its tribal nations, since the state has no commercial or state-run framework of its own. For now, wagering is limited to tribal properties, with the Oneida Nation, Forest County Potawatomi Community, and St. Croix Chippewa running the state’s established sportsbooks at casinos in the Green Bay area, Milwaukee, Turtle Lake, and elsewhere.
Statewide mobile betting is coming, but it isn’t here yet. Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 601 on April 9, 2026, allowing tribes to accept online wagers from anywhere in Wisconsin by treating each bet as placed on tribal land where the servers are located, an approach similar to Florida’s setup with the Seminole Tribe. All 11 of the state’s federally recognized tribes can participate, but each one first has to amend its gaming compact with the state and secure approval from the US Department of the Interior. No tribe has launched a statewide app so far, and the first ones are widely expected in late 2026 or sometime in 2027.
Below, we track compact negotiations as they develop and cover where you can legally bet today, how the new law works, and the alternatives open to Wisconsin residents in the meantime.
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Is sports betting legal in Wisconsin?
Yes, but in an unusual way. Most states allow sports betting through legislative actions, such as bills, proposals, or constitutional amendments. They are designed to change the fundamental statutes about gambling inside their state lines to allow for the introduction of betting on sports.
In Wisconsin, federally recognized tribes can negotiate with the state to change existing state compacts. These amendments allow for sports betting, thus making sports betting legal under the jurisdiction of the individual tribe.
So far, four such amendments have become active in the state: a 2021 agreement with the Oneida Indian Nation, 2022 agreements with both the Forest County Potawatomi and St. Croix Chippewa tribes, and a 2024 agreement with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians does not offer sports betting yet.
A bill that will allow tribes to take bets online passed the legislature in March 2026 and awaits a signature from Gov. Tony Evers.
Where can I bet on sports in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin sports betting is legal in person at six tribal casinos. The first place to offer sports betting in the state was the Oneida Casino complex, north of Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay. The Oneida Tribe also owns the Oneida Casino West Mason in Green Bay. Both casinos have retail sportsbooks open for business.
In 2023, the Forest County Potawatomi joined the fold. It opened self-serve sports betting kiosks at two casinos: The Potawatomi Casino in downtown Milwaukee and the Potawatomi Casino in Carter.
The Potawatomi’s Milwaukee location has since expanded to include a retail sportsbook complete with a website where users can make their selections before placing them while physically located at the casino. The tribe reached a multi-channel partnership with the Kambi Group to provide a full suite of sports betting services to the sportsbook.
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have three casinos in the Northwest region: St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, St. Croix Casino in Danbury, and St. Croix Casino in Hertel. All three casinos offer in-person betting at kiosks after the St. Croix Chippewa reached an agreement with International Game Technology to power the sports betting tech.
In addition to these in-person sportsbooks, online sports betting is available in Wisconsin, albeit in a peculiar fashion.
Is online sports betting legal in WI?
Yes, but in a heavily restricted manner. Any online sports betting must occur on reservation lands or other properties associated with the tribes offering an app. There are currently no apps offering online sports betting promos statewide.
Because the Oneida tribe owns an additional casino property and more than a half-dozen truck stops around the Green Bay area, the tribe took the unusual step of offering a sports betting app. Based upon the language of the compact, the lands of those stores qualify as valid areas for online sports betting. Thus, besides the main casino area, you may place online sports bets at any of the Oneida One-Stops nearby.
If you would like to find the closest One-Stop location to you. The areas in red are available with the app. Here’s where they are:
- E & EE Oneida One-Stop (NE corner of County Roads E and EE)
- Four Paths Oneida One-Stop (SE corner of Mason Drive and Packerland Drive)
- Highway 54 Oneida One-Stop (NW corner of Highway 54 and Seminary Road)
- Larsen Oneida One-Stop (SE corner of Packerland Drive and Larsen Road)
- Main-Airport Casino/IMAC Casino (north of Airport Drive)
- Oneida West Mason Casino (NW corner of West Mason and Isbell Drive)
- Packerland Oneida One-Stop (SW corner of East Adam Drive and Packerland Drive)
- Travel Center Oneida One-Stop (south of Old Wisconsin 29, just east of County Highway Y)
- Westwind Oneida One-Stop (northeast corner of Hinkle Street and Mason Drive)
When can other online sportsbook brands launch in Wisconsin?
There’s no official launch date yet. 2025 Wisconsin Act 247 was enacted on April 9, 2026, which allows sports bets placed on a phone by anyone located in the state. Each wager must still run through a server on tribal land in Wisconsin under a tribal gaming compact. Governor Tony Evers called the law “the beginning of a conversation, not the end of one.”
Earlier deals point to a slow, step-by-step rollout. Wisconsin’s first sports betting compact amendment followed months of talks with the state’s Division of Gaming. Brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM will need one of the state’s tribal partners to clear these same steps. Evers also wants every tribe to share in the new revenue, so expect talks to take time.
Sportsbook apps that could launch in Wisconsin
These five operators look like the strongest candidates to arrive after compact talks wrap up.
- DraftKings — No national sportsbook has a deeper foothold in the Badger State today. A 2024 deal with the tribe lets DraftKings run a retail sportsbook at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau. That existing relationship makes it a natural front-runner for a mobile launch.
- FanDuel — Bettors near the border already know this app well. FanDuel is live in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, and its Connecticut partner is Mohegan Sun Casino. That experience with a tribal operator could give it a head start here.
- BetMGM — This brand is one of the biggest names in US sports betting. BetMGM operates in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, so plenty of Wisconsin fans have likely used it across state lines. Its rewards program is another draw. Perks can include hotel and restaurant comps, event tickets, and other hospitality rewards.
- bet365 — Few operators have grown as fast in the US lately. bet365 has added D.C., Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Michigan, and West Virginia since June 2025. It’s also live in neighboring Illinois and Iowa, so Wisconsin would be a logical next step.
- Fanatics — Wisconsin’s passionate sports culture makes this brand an easy fit. Fanatics Sportsbook is live in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, and it partners with the Yavapai-Apache Nation in Arizona. Bettors earn FanCash, which works on jerseys, hats, and other gear.
Wisconsin sports betting law
As we mentioned, Wisconsin’s status concerning legal sports betting is unusual. There is no law in the Wisconsin Statutes allowing sports betting. Yet, sports betting is legal and active.
New Mexico is the only other state not to pass a sports betting law and still host sportsbooks. Still, unlike that state, Wisconsin sports betting exists under an amendment to the state’s compact with the Oneida Indian Nation.
The amendment that paved the way for the Oneidas to open their sports betting operations is the third amendment to the tribe’s 1991 compact. Although most tribal amendments tend to be short on detail, this one serves as a reasonable analog for the sports betting laws in other states.
Under the amendment’s language, the Oneida Indian Nation can offer wagering on “events.” Event wagering is defined as:
“accepting wagers on the outcomes of, or occurrences within, sports and non-sports games, contests, and matches, but shall not include parimutuel wagering on horse, harness, or dog-racing events.”
In other words, betting on sporting events and other contests is legal. Unlike in some states, it is possible to wager on the Oscars and esports in Wisconsin. Based upon the language about outcomes and occurrences, it is also clear that the agreement permits live wagering alongside the standard pregame betting.
Online sports betting is legal under the agreement, but only at the tribe’s properties. That means the Oneidas must ensure their app is only available within the tight perimeters of their nine properties in the Green Bay area through geolocation verification software.
Finally, the amendment includes language to allow the tribe to benefit from authorizations that other tribes might receive. If one of the 10 other federally recognized tribes in the state launches sports betting, the terms of the new permit transfer onto the Oneidas.
Popular sports for betting in Wisconsin
Although sports betting locations in Wisconsin are clustered in a single area, there’s no shortage of fandom for Wisconsin’s top sports teams. With the state home to roughly 6 million people, there is plenty of support for major professional teams that call the state home.
NFL
Sports betting in Wisconsin is available in the city with perhaps the most passionate and rabid fans in the entire NFL. The Green Bay Packers are the only NFL team to be (primarily) owned by a city’s citizens through a nonprofit corporation. As a result, many of the attendees at Lambeau Field games are some of the only sports fans in the world who can accurately refer to their favorite team with possessives — it is their team. That likely makes Green Bay Packers odds the most popular types of bets in the state.
- Green Bay Packers: Lambeau Field
NBA
The recent success of Wisconsin’s lone NBA team — the 2021 NBA champs — has certainly generated more fans of the Milwaukee Bucks. As it stands, the Milwaukee team sits in the upper echelon of NBA squads.
- Milwaukee Bucks: Fiserv Forum
MLB
Although Wisconsin is a football state through and through, there are still plenty of fans of Wisconsin’s Major League Baseball team. The Milwaukee Brewers have been around for over 50 years and have had many big moments, albeit without a World Series victory.
- Milwaukee Brewers: American Family Field
NHL
NHL loyalties in Wisconsin are divided due to the state’s absence of a top hockey team. Despite Wisconsin’s established hockey pedigree (with numerous NCAA championships from the Wisconsin Badgers), there is no NHL equivalent of the Packers, Bucks or Brewers in the state. There are, however, a couple of nearby options:
- Chicago Blackhawks: United Center
- Minnesota Wild: Xcel Energy Center
NCAA
Besides the Packers, no team may be more popular in the state than the University of Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten conference. The Badgers own one of the top programs in the country in men’s football and basketball and enjoy a fiercely loyal following from Wisconsinites. However, bettors cannot wager on their beloved Badgers as the state’s casinos do not accept bets on in-state collegiate programs or events.
Other types of gambling in Wisconsin
Sports betting is active in Wisconsin in a limited context, but it is not the only type of gambling available in the state. Plenty of ways to place a bet in Wisconsin, regardless of where you live.
Casinos
Although there are no commercial casinos in Wisconsin, there are plenty of tribal-owned locations. There are more than two dozen casinos in the state. Some of these outlets are merely a home for a smattering of slot machines. Others are full-service locations with slots, table games, poker, bingo and keno. The bingo options are of particular note, as some casinos offer high-stakes options that are rarely available in other states. Some of the casinos in the state include the Bad River Lodge & Casino in Odanah and the Legendary Waters Resort Casino in Red Cliff.
Online gambling
You can legally play online casino games in Wisconsin — sort of. Much like you can access an online sportsbook in a few small areas of Wisconsin, an online casino-like app is available at one of the other casino properties in the state. Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau offers instant games through a special app.
For the most part, the games function in the same manner as online lottery scratchers.
Horse betting
Wisconsin is not home to any horse tracks at this time. Consequently, there are no locations to observe live horse races or place pari-mutuel wagers on the races. Some harness races occur sporadically at county fairs, but no stable live racing venue is in service.
Wisconsin is home to two off-track betting locations, each at a state casino. However, neither OTB is open for business at this time. Furthermore, representatives from both facilities could not give a firm estimate for when they might reopen.
People in Wisconsin can also bet on horses online. Many legal sites offer odds on horse races around the country and, depending on the site, internationally.
Lottery
The Wisconsin Lottery offers many games to the state’s residents and visitors. Mega Millions and Powerball are both available to Wisconsinites and other draw games specific to Wisconsin. Instant win games or scratchers are also available throughout the state.
Daily fantasy sports
The 2026 online sports betting law covers only sports wagers made through tribal servers, so it leaves DFS untouched. Daily fantasy sports contests exist in a sort of void in the law. No law permits companies like FanDuel or DraftKings to operate in Wisconsin, but there is no law prohibiting them from doing so, either. Most of the major DFS sites operate and accept players in Wisconsin. We will update this info if it changes.
Below is a quick overview of top five DFS platforms for Wisconsin residents.
Sleeper
What started as a free home for season-long fantasy leagues is now one of the busiest real-money fantasy apps around. Wisconsin players get standard Sleeper Picks. You call “more” or “less” on two to eight player stats, and every pick has to hit. Prefer something slower? Daily Drafts drop you into an eight-person snake draft for just $1. You can still run your home league, chat with friends, and follow live scores without leaving the app.
Betr Picks
Co-founded by Jake Paul and Joey Levy, this app keeps pick’em about as simple as it gets. Each player comes with a projected stat line, and you call “more” or “less” on it. Build an entry with two to eight picks, and every one has to land. The rewards scale fast, from 3x your entry on a two-pick card to 100x on an eight-pick card. Lines use half points, so there are no pushes to worry about.
DraftKings Pick6
Think of this one as pick’em with a social twist. You choose “more” or “less” on two to six players from at least two teams. Instead of playing the house, your entry goes up against other players who made the same number of picks. The highest percentages of correct picks split the prize pool, so going five for six can still pay off. Sports range from the NFL, NBA, and MLB to college games, UFC, golf, and NASCAR. Picks lock on submission, so check injury news first.
DraftKings DFS
This is classic salary-cap fantasy. Contests range from head-to-head matchups and 50/50s to huge guaranteed prize pools, so there’s a fit whether you’re casual or chasing a big score. The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA Tour, and UFC all get regular slates. And if a player gets scratched, late swap on many contests lets you patch your lineup in time.
ParlayPlay
Simple is the name of the game here. Pick’M contests let you stack two to nine “more” or “less” player picks into one entry, and each pick carries its own multiplier, so the payout keeps climbing as you add legs. Worried one bad call will sink the whole thing? Go “Insured” and you can still cash with a miss, just for a smaller prize. Hit It mode asks you to predict a stat range for two players, and a free-to-play mode offers weekly leaderboard prizes.
Prediction markets
The state calls sports event contracts illegal sports betting and wants them blocked. The CFTC, the federal agency that oversees these platforms, sued Wisconsin to defend them. In July 2026, a federal judge refused to stop Wisconsin from enforcing its gambling laws, and that ruling is now on appeal. So, some of these apps may still be available to Wisconsin users, but the courts have yet to settle their legal status.
FanDuel Predicts
This app comes from FanDuel and is built with CME Group. You buy “Yes” or “No” contracts on real-world events across sports, stock indices, economic data, commodities, crypto, and culture. Sports contracts mostly appear in states without legal online sports betting.
Read our FanDuel Predicts review.
Kalshi
As one of the best-known names in the space, this federally regulated exchange is overseen by the CFTC. You can trade on sports, politics, economics, culture, climate, and financial markets. Buy “Yes” or “No” contracts on real-world events, which cost between 1¢ and 99¢ and pays $1 on a correct call, and you can sell before the event ends.
OG
Crypto.com launched this standalone prediction market in February 2026. Running under a CFTC license, the platform covers sports, politics, finance, crypto, pop culture, and climate. Wisconsin is on its list of supported states. Leaderboards add a competitive, social twist to trading.
ProphetX
This platform works more like a sports exchange than a classic prediction market. Users trade against each other, set their own prices, and can back or lay outcomes. There’s no built-in house edge. A commission of roughly 1% to 3% on net winnings applies instead.
Polymarket
Polymarket is still live in Wisconsin. Every market is a simple “Yes” or “No” question priced between $0 and $1, and each winning share pays $1. You can hold until the market settles or sell early to lock in a profit or cut a loss. NFL, NBA, and MLB markets give Packers, Bucks, and Brewers fans plenty to trade, alongside politics, finance, crypto, and world events. Posting your own price is free.
Wisconsin Sports Betting Alternatives
Daily fantasy sports and social sportsbooks are available in Wisconsin. Learn more about Wisconsin DFS, social sportsbooks, and the available promotions and bonus codes from operators like PrizePicks, Underdog, and Fliff by clicking the links below.
Wisconsin sports betting timeline
- October 2026 — No tribe has launched a statewide mobile sportsbook yet. The Oneida Nation’s app remains the only legal mobile option, which works only on Oneida lands. Each of the 11 tribes must still amend its gaming compact with the state and win federal approval before going live. First launches are expected in late 2026 or early 2027.
- April 2026 — Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 601 into law on April 9, making Wisconsin the 33rd state to legalize online sports betting. Bets must run through servers on tribal land, the same “hub-and-spoke” model used in Florida. Evers said all 11 tribes were in active negotiations over how to put the law into practice.
- March 2026 — The Senate passed AB 601 by a narrow 17-16 vote on March 17, sending the bill to Gov. Evers for his signature.
- February 2026 — The Assembly passed AB 601 on a voice vote on Feb. 19. The bill had stalled in November 2025 over concerns about its constitutionality and tribal exclusivity.
The Bottom Line on Wisconsin Sports Betting
Wisconsin’s sports betting market runs entirely on tribal gaming compacts, not a licensed commercial framework, so the household-name apps bettors use in Ohio or Michigan aren’t part of the picture yet. Four tribes, Oneida, Forest County Potawatomi, St. Croix Chippewa, and Lac du Flambeau, already operate retail sportsbooks, and Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 601 on April 9, 2026, clearing a legal path to statewide mobile betting. No tribe has actually switched on a mobile app open to the general public yet.
- 🎰 Closest Thing to Mobile: Oneida Casino Sportsbook | Oneida’s own app has offered mobile wagering since 2021, but it only works while a bettor is physically on Oneida tribal land near Green Bay, not statewide.
- 🏟️ Biggest Retail Footprint: Forest County Potawatomi | Potawatomi runs sportsbooks at its Milwaukee and Carter casinos, giving southeastern Wisconsin the state’s largest concentration of in-person betting windows.
- 🆕 Newest Books: St. Croix Chippewa and Lac du Flambeau | Both tribes added retail sportsbooks in 2024, with St. Croix Chippewa spreading across its Turtle Lake, Danbury, and Hertel casinos in the state’s northwest.
- 🚫 Still No DraftKings, FanDuel, or BetMGM | None of the national sportsbooks operate in Wisconsin. They can only enter as tribal partners once mobile compacts are finalized, and no such partnership has been announced.
- ⚖️ The Holdup Is Federal, Not Just State | Each of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized tribes must renegotiate its own gaming compact and clear Bureau of Indian Affairs approval before a statewide app can go live, a process insiders expect could stretch into late 2026 or 2027.
Until those compacts clear federal review, the tribal retail sportsbooks already open across the state, not a phone app, remain the only real way to bet on sports in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin sports betting FAQ
So far, the Oneida Indian Nation, St. Croix Chippewa, and Potawatomi Nation. Since these are the only groups to offer sports betting in Wisconsin, the language in their amendments is all the regulation.
There’s no indication that a statewide legalization in Wisconsin is imminent. There have been no moves to legalize sports betting in the Wisconsin Legislature worthy of note, and the most recent legislative session produced no action on the issue whatsoever.
Tribes in the state require you to be 21 or older to bet on sports.
Yes. You can place wagers at in-person locations throughout the state or online while at a One-Stop location.
No. Anyone who is 21 or older and in one of the betting areas may place sports wagers in Wisconsin. There is no residency requirement.
Such online sportsbooks reside in a legal gray area. Because Wisconsin law does not specifically outlaw online sports betting, these outlets offer their services in legal limbo. These sportsbooks are based outside the United States. Given the lack of legal oversight by any US or state authority, playing on these sportsbooks opens the possibility of losing your deposit, having withdrawals refused, or having your identity stolen or sold. Don’t risk it — stick to Wisconsin’s legal sports betting options.