2025-00121Notice

Wisconsin Tribe Gets Green Light for Mobile Sports Betting

Published Date: 1/8/2025

Notice

Summary

The Ho Chunk Nation and Wisconsin updated their gaming agreement to add new ways to bet, like event wagering and remote betting with location controls. This change also adjusts payment rules and allows more gaming spots. The update kicks in on January 8, 2025, helping the tribe grow its gaming options and revenue smoothly.

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Event and Geofenced Remote Wagering Allowed

The 2024 Amendment authorizes event wagering and geofenced remote wagering as Class III gaming for the Ho Chunk Nation. These new betting methods are part of the compact that takes effect on January 8, 2025.

Exclusivity Payment Deductions Changed

The Amendment changes exclusivity payment deduction limits and the types of qualifying expenses that can be deducted. These changes are part of the compact effective January 8, 2025.

More Class III Facility Locations Added

The Amendment adds additional Class III facility locations for the Ho Chunk Nation under the compact. The change takes effect on January 8, 2025.

Minimum Controls Required for Event Wagering

The Amendment provides for minimum internal control standards to conduct event wagering. Those control standards apply as part of the compact effective January 8, 2025.

Amendment Approved by Operation of Law

Because the Secretary of the Interior took no action within the 45-day review period, the 2024 Amendment is considered approved by operation of law and takes effect on January 8, 2025. This approval applies only to the extent the compact is consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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1/8/2025

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