Evers signs Wisconsin online sports betting bill into law

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Thursday that will legalize online sports wagering in the state.

Evers will now negotiate compacts with Wisconsin’s 11 tribes to send revenue from gaming from the tribes to the state. Those compacts must be approved by the federal government.

Evers framed the bill signing as “the beginning of a conversation, not the end of one” and vowed to come up with agreements that benefit all of the state’s tribes.

“I have heard from each of the 11 affected Tribes that this bill offers an opportunity for their governments and for their people to improve the quality of life, health, and stability of their communities,” Evers wrote in a statement. “As governor, I am responsible for ensuring the state of Wisconsin upholds Tribal treaty rights and appropriately respects Tribal sovereignty in Wisconsin.

“Most importantly, this means respecting every Tribal Nation’s right to do what is best for its people. I do so today as I always promised I woul...