Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin

(MNN)-Governor Tony Evers signs a bill into law that will legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin. The Democratic governor signed the bill Thursday. It allows online sports betting, provided wagers are placed through servers located on tribal lands. Supporters say it creates needed regulations and consumer protections. Opponents argue expanded access could lead to increased gambling addictions. The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling estimates as many as 350,000 Wisconsinites struggle with some level of a gambling problem. While approving the measure, Evers also called on Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized tribes to develop a plan that ensures equal opportunity. The bill passed with bipartisan support and backing from the tribes, who urged the governor to sign it into law.