Sports betting in Wisconsin is not legal, and there haven’t been any attempts to legalize since PASPA ended in 2018.

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• You would think with the number of tribal casinos that are located in Wisconsin that they would be pushing for the legalization of sports betting, or at least an update to their gambling laws that is at least somewhat modern. There are eight tribes that run the Wisconsin casino scene, which is a large number of stakeholders compared to some other states who only have 1-3 tribes managing the.

Wisconsin does not have commercial gambling but does have 27 gaming locations operated by 11NativeAmerican tribes.

It also has a state lottery, so there are a few options to legalize Wisconsin sports betting if the discussion ever arises.

When will online sports betting launch in Wisconsin?

Considering there have been no bills submitted to legalize sports betting, it’s impossible to say when legal online sports betting could launch in Wisconsin. It does not appear likely in the near future.

Recent Wisconsin sports betting and DFS stories

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Legal betting options in Wisconsin

There are currently no legal betting options in the state of Wisconsin.

Depending on where you are in the state, however, you may not have a far drive to Iowa or Illinois to place a legal bet.

Iowa currently requires signing up in person at one of their casinos to open an online betting account. Illinois will operate the same way when it launches online betting later in 2020.

Offshores operate illegally

There are, however, operators that say it is legal to bet on their sportsbook websites and apps from within Wisconsin or anywhere else in the United States. These are offshore sportsbook operators that do not have a license to run a legal gambling business in the US.

There are no federally-licensed gambling businesses in the United States, so any legal operator in Wisconsin would have to be licensed by the state’s gaming regulator.

Gambling with these offshore sportsbooks can have some unfortunate consequences, as consumers have no protection with these operators. That means an operator could decide to not pay out a winning bet or could close their site without returning customer funds.

Most popular sports to bet on in Wisconsin

Wisconsin, like many other states, is a football state.

NFL betting in Wisconsin

Consider this: the NFL‘s Green Bay Packers are the only publicly-owned major league sports team in the United States. The Packers are owned by more than 350,000 fans instead of one owner or a handful of partners, which is the typical setup.

So there’s no doubt an appetite to support the Packers in multiple ways, including at the betting window. One interesting caveat would be whether those stock owners would legally be allowed to bet on the Packers.

NCAA betting in Wisconsin

There’s also the University of Wisconsin-Madison football team. The Badgers compete in the Big 10 Conference and typically find themselves in a big-name bowl game at the end of the season. The 2019 season ended with a one-point loss to Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

NBA betting in Wisconsin

The Packers aren’t the only major league team that would be supported by local bettors, however. The NBA‘s Milwaukee Bucks will be in the running for an NBA Championship for as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo decides to remain with the team.

MLB betting in Wisconsin

The MLB‘s Milwaukee Brewers also had consecutive postseason appearances in 2018 and 2019. Outfielder ChristianYelich is a former National League MVP.

Wisconsin and Daily Fantasy Sports

Daily fantasy sports are not illegal in Wisconsin, though they aren’t on the books as legal, either. This is how many states operate concerning DFS contests, however.

That means interested customers within the state of Wisconsin can take part in DFS contests and tournaments. That includes some of the biggest operators including DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo.

The legality of DFS contests in Wisconsin isn’t for a lack of trying, however. Rep. Tyler Vorpagel has written a few bills to legalize and regulate DFS in the state, though none have passed.

Is horse racing legal in Wisconsin?

Horse racing is legal in Wisconsin.

Harness racing takes place at multiple spots throughout the state, mostly at county fairs throughout Wisconsin. There are no tracks open permanently in the state.

Betting on horse racing is also legal in the state, with some of the state’s tribal casinos offering racebooks.

Advance-deposit wagering operators aren’t universally operating in Wisconsin, however. TVG does not operate in the state but BetAmerica and TwinSpires both do.

Wisconsin sports betting timeline

2020: There was no attempt to legalize sports betting in 2020.

2019: There was no attempt to legalize sports betting in 2019, though Rep. Vorpagel told local news outlet NBC 26 he intended to start conversations about legalizing sports betting in the state.

“People are doing it, and I think it’s just better for us if we make sure that they’re doing it in as safe and responsible manner as possible,” he said.

Wisconsin sports betting FAQ

Is sports betting legal in Wisconsin?

No, sports betting is not currently legal in Wisconsin. There is no estimate as to when it might be legalized going forward.

Where can I bet on sports in Wisconsin?

There are currently no legal betting options in Wisconsin. The closest legal betting options reside in Wisconsin’s border states, Iowa and Illinois.

Can I bet on sports on my phone in Wisconsin?

Since sports betting is not legal in Wisconsin, you cannot legally bet on your phone in the state. There are nearby options for legal phone betting for Wisconsin in Iowa and eventually Illinois.

There are some sportsbook websites and apps that suggest they can take bets from within the state of Wisconsin. These are not legally-licensed operators in the United States, however.

All websites that involve real-money gambling are licensed at the state or jurisdictional level in the United States. That means there are no legal options that include taking bets from anywhere in the US.

Gambling on these websites include risks that bettors wouldn’t encounter with legally-licensed websites. Since these websites are taking bets illegally, there is no consumer protection for anyone that bets with these operations.

That means should a sportsbook operator choose not to pay out a winning bet or close their website without returning customer funds, the bettor has no legal options to reclaim that cash.

The Wisconsin Badgers (15-8 overall, 9-7 Big Ten) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (6-13, 3-12) for a Sunday evening (7 p.m. ET) contest at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. Below, we analyze the Wisconsin-Northwestern college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Wisconsin is No. 21 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Wisconsin at Northwestern: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

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Money line: Wisconsin -275 (bet $275 to win $100) Northwestern +220 (bet $100 to win $220)Against the spread/ATS: Wisconsin -5.5 (-115) Northwestern +5.5 (-105)Over/Under: 130.5 (O: -110 U: -110)

Wisconsin at Northwestern: Three things to know

The Badgers beat the Wildcats 68-52 Jan. 20 but have gone just 3-5 in eight games since. Wisconsin has beaten Northwestern five straight times, winning by an average margin of 12 points. Northwestern’s last win in the series came on Feb. 1, 2018, a 60-52 win.Northwestern is coming off a 73-66 road loss to Illinois on Tuesday. The Wildcats mounted a comeback after falling behind by 18 points early. They eventually got within two points of the No. 5 Illini with 1:54 to play. Illinois took control after that, sending NU to its 12th straight loss.The Wisconsin offense has recorded a turnover on just 13.7 percent of its possessions, which is the third-best rate in the nation. The Northwestern defense has forced opposing teams to turn the ball over on just 18 percent of all possessions (258th NCAA-I).

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Wisconsin at Northwestern: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

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Wisconsin 67, Northwestern 62

Money line (ML)

The Badgers have a solid defense, and their offense can be efficient and productive against lesser defensive teams. Peg Northwestern’s defense as being better than the surface assumption implied by the Wildcats yielding a scoring average of 72.1 PPG.

This tag deserves a PASS but also your attention. Something north of Northwestern +230 makes NU a decent play.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The home team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four games of this series. And that’s the lean here. Northwestern is solid inside, and the Wildcats tend to perform better against slower-paced teams. UW’s tempo figures rank among the slowest in the game.

TAKE THE WILDCATS +5.5 (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Badgers are coming off an ATS loss. The last seven times that occurred, the Under has hit the next time out.

The Under is the lean here, but consider holding out for a total of 131.5.

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