Wisconsin Sports Betting: Top Legal Wisconsin Sportsbook Options, Bonuses, and News in 2025

Wisconsin sports betting updates

The approval of the revisions to the gaming compact with the Oneida Nation demonstrates state leadership’s eagerness to access the lucrative sports betting market.

Entering into new gaming compacts with the remaining 10 Wisconsin Native American tribes is also on Gov. Evers' agenda. These movements signal expansion to Wisconsin’s fresh launch of legalized sports betting.

Keep track of milestones and notable events surrounding the legalization of sports betting in Wisconsin:

Aug. 27, 2024: DraftKings to open a retail sportsbook in Wisconsin at the Lake of the Torches Casino on Aug. 28, 2024. 

Aug. 22, 2024: Covers' Ryan Butler ranks which retail-only sports betting states are the most likely to legalize online betting in the future. 

April 9, 2024: The Federal Government approves another Wisconsin Tribe for sports betting.  

Feb. 6, 2024: The Kenosha Hard Rock Casino proposal moves forward, yet the project requires approval from Gov. Evers and the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs.

May 19, 2023: An 18-year-old from Wisconsin is charged with hacking a WI sports betting site in November 2022. Along with his co-conspirators, Joseph Garrison accessed around 60,000 accounts from an unnamed sportsbook.

March 28, 2023: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo partners with the Betano sports betting site.

Jan. 23, 2023: Potawatomi Hotel and Casino announces that it will transform the Northern Lights Theater and a nearby restaurant into a permanent sportsbook. A temporary version is expected to be ready within the next few weeks — possibly open for the Super Bowl — and the final product finished by the end of 2023.

Nov. 25, 2022: Another Wisconsin tribal casino will offer sports betting, as a result of an amendment to a compact between the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and the state.

Oct. 11, 2022: Gov. Tony Evers recently struck deals to expand Wisconsin sports betting on tribal lands.

Oct. 4, 2022: The Sokaogon Chippewa Community agrees to a gaming compact with the state that allows the tribe to offer event wagering at its Mole Lake Casino & Lodge, as well as other locations within its reservation.

Feb. 21, 2022: Oneida Casino's sportsbook app goes live, providing Wisconsin bettors with the ability to wager on sports via their mobile devices in select locations.

Feb. 14, 2022: Betway and the Milwaukee Bucks agree to a multi-year partnership whereby Betway becomes the NBA team's official gaming partner.

Dec. 20, 2021: Gov. Tony Evers and the St. Croix Chippewa Indians sign a gaming compact amendment to allow the tribe to offer event wagering on-site at its three WI casinos. Turtle Lake Casino will look to open a sportsbook in time for Super Bowl 56.

Nov. 30, 2021: After numerous delays, the Oneida Nation begins holding the state’s first legal sports bets at its Green Bay casino.

Sept. 2, 2021: International Game Technology (IGT) announces that its PlaySports platform will expand into Wisconsin through an agreement to power sports betting at Oneida Casino.

Aug. 20, 2021: The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs approves a compact amendment signed in July, giving the Oneida Nation the green light to offer Wisconsin sports betting.

July 13, 2021: The Oneida Nation is the first Native American tribe in WI to announce that it will launch legal Wisconsin sports betting in the fall of 2021.

July 1, 2021: Wisconsin legalizes in-person sports betting. Gov. Evers signs compact gaming agreements with all 11 federally recognized tribes in Wisconsin.

March 15, 2020: Nearby state, Michigan, launches in-person sports betting, followed by online sports betting in January 2021. It continues to see a steady increase in revenue for 2021.

Jan. 7, 2019: Governor Tony Evers assumes office in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers works on a gaming compact that would allow the state to split sports betting revenue with tribes.

May 2018: The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), enabling individual states to create their own sports betting rules and regulations.

Is sports betting legal in Wisconsin?

Yes, as Wisconsin joined the growing list of states with legal sports betting on Nov. 30, 2021. Oneida Casino is currently the sole location where legal sports betting is available, and the Oneida Nation tribe plans to expand this offering to all its casinos and additional properties across the state in the near future.

On Aug. 20, 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs approved revisions to a gaming compact signed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Oneida Nation's chairman, Tehassi Hill, in July. These revisions included provisions for event wagering on tribal lands. However, delays related to software, hardware, and supply chain deliveries led to the Oneida Nation missing the anticipated Nov. 1, 2021, sportsbook rollout date at their Green Bay casino.

Wisconsin introduced mobile sports betting with the launch of Oneida Casino's sportsbook app on Feb. 21, 2022. However, in compliance with state laws, it is limited to Oneida property, meaning that Wisconsinites do not have access to popular websites and mobile sports betting apps that neighboring states offer. As of now, the other ten Wisconsin tribes with gaming compacts have not announced any plans for sports betting.

Who can bet on sports in Wisconsin?

The minimum gambling age for visitors to WI tribal casinos is 21 years old. Those looking to place sports wagers are subject to the same treatment.

Wisconsin sports betting activities are limited to tribal casinos, meaning bettors can download the apps anywhere in WI but can only place a sports wager on tribal lands at affiliated sports betting venues.

Oneida Casino's online sportsbook app is only viable at the following locations: Oneida Casino, IMAC Casino, West Mason Casino, HWY 54 One-Stop, Four Paths One-Stop, Westwind One-Stop, Packerland Casino & One-Stop, HWY 29 Travel Center Casino & One-Stop, HWY E & HWY EE One-Stop, and Larsen One-Stop.

Here's a list of what you need to know before placing your first sports wager in the Badger State.

Crossing state lines: Nearby betting sites in 2025

Currently, Wisconsin sports bettors have only one retail location on casino grounds and limited mobile options for legal online sports betting. The desire for statewide online and mobile wagering, in particular, may draw bettors to a wide range of nearby options.

Illinois has recorded its first $5 billion in sports betting, while Iowa and Michigan have also launched legal online and in-person sports wagering.

The pros and cons of Wisconsin sports betting

Now that legal Wisconsin sports betting is fully underway at Oneida Casino, there is a blueprint for Wisconsin state officials to follow as they begin to renegotiate gaming pacts with other tribal casinos.

This should increase optimism for more legal sports betting locations in 2025 and beyond.

Oneida Casino offers a fully legal in-person and mobile sports betting experience

The Oneida Tribe is planning to expand sports wagering to all its properties

New gaming compacts with the remaining WI tribes is on Gov. Evers' agenda

Oneida Casino is the sole option for sports bettors right now

No statewide Wisconsin sports betting

Renegotiating remaining gaming pacts could be difficult

Latest Wisconsin betting news

How to start betting in Wisconsin

Wisconsin bettors must register in person to place sports wagers. Oneida Casino is presently the only retail sportsbook for those looking to bet in person, and mobile betting is now available on-site.

What you can't bet on in Wisconsin

Even though Wisconsinites can now legally wager on sporting events, some limitations remain.

We're monitoring all developments and keeping this section up-to-date as news becomes available.

Politics

Wisconsin sports betting sites and apps do not support wagering on elections or political events. This type of wager is outlawed in all U.S. states with legal sports betting.

esports

It remains to be seen whether any specific gaming laws will apply to regulating Wisconsin esports competitions. 

Wisconsin college sports

Sports betting in Wisconsin does not include wagering on in-state college teams, like the beloved Wisconsin Badgers. Instead, you can wager on out-of-state college athletics.

What about entertainment awards ceremonies?

Along with the ability to place sports wagers, Oneida Casino Sportsbook has also made it known that betting on nationally televised awards shows, such as the Academy Awards, is permitted on-site.

Legal sportsbooks in Wisconsin

Oneida Casino, the official casino of the Green Bay Packers, is currently the only location for retail sports betting in Wisconsin. As of Feb. 21, 2022, Oneida Casino has its own mobile app, which is limited to Oneida venues.

Wisconsin's land-based sportsbooks

Home team advantage: Wisconsin sports

Now that legal Wisconsin sports gambling has begun at Oneida Casino, players will be able to place bets on all their favorite teams in the major leagues.

Sporting the home team's colors feels good—we're looking at you Packers Cheeseheads —but mixing business with pleasure as a sports bettor can hurt your bankroll. Brush up on the basics of sports betting with our how to guides.

NHL

Chicago Blackhawks

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NBA

Milwaukee Bucks

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NFL

Green Bay Packers

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MLB

Milwaukee Brewers

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Other types of gambling

Despite its many tribal casinos, pari-mutuel wagering, and the state lottery, Wisconsin does not have a long history with legal sports betting.

Quick facts: Wisconsin sports betting

What's the bottom line? The 27 gaming facilities operated by 11 Native American tribes currently stand as the only legal options for Wisconsin-based bettors.

Consult this Wisconsin sports betting quick facts table for any market movement:

Responsible gaming in Wisconsin

Legal U.S. sports betting markets

Each U.S. state gained the ability to legalize and regulate sports betting in 2018. These jurisdictions have already gone down that route:

Recent legal U.S. sports betting launches

Missouri sports betting is the focus in 2025 after MO voters approved Amendment 2 during the 2024 U.S. Election, setting the stage for a legalized betting market to launch later this year. The legal Missouri sports betting scene is expected to include up to 14 top online sportsbooks, with the launch anticipated in June 2025.

North Carolina sports betting welcomed online betting on March 11, 2024, as a legal form of gambling in the Tar Heel State, alongside its retail presence.

Vermont sports betting took center stage on Jan. 11, 2024, as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook arrived in the Green Mountain State.

After a two-year hiatus, Florida sports betting reemerged, with Hard Rock Bet accepting wagers on Dec. 5, 2023.

Legal Maine sports betting arrived in the Pine Tree State on Nov. 3, 2023. Mainers can now place bets online from anywhere in the state via Caesars and DraftKings or travel to a retail sportsbook to wager in person.

Kentucky sports betting — a potentially lucrative U.S. market — rolled out legal online sports wagering on Sept. 28, 2023. Retail sports betting went live three weeks earlier on Sept. 7.

Potential legal U.S. sports betting markets

While over 35 legal sports wagering markets exist in the U.S., there are still states moving toward legal sports betting. Here are the ones which may potentially offer it soon: