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

Currently, there are no options for legally betting on sports in Wisconsin. However, there are no laws around online gambling, so bettors are able to place bets on sporting events from their smartphone or laptop. Betting on Pro Sports Teams in Wisconsin. NFL Betting in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to one of the oldest professional football teams in the country, the Green Bay Packers. Fans will be able.

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

None at this time

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.

Wisconsin Sports Betting Law

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.

Michigan Online Sports Betting Legislation

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 Iowa Hawkeyes (15-6 overall, 9-5 Big Ten) visit the Wisconsin Badgers (15-7, 9-6) Thursday. Tip-off for this Top 25 conference battle is slated for 7 p.m. ET at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Below, we analyze the Iowa-Wisconsin college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Hawkeyes are ranked 14th and the Badgers are No. 21 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

The Hawkeyes are fourth the Big Ten, two games out of first and just a half game ahead of the Badgers.

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Iowa at Wisconsin: Odds, spread and lines

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Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: Iowa +115 (bet $100 to win $115) Wisconsin -140 (bet $140 to win $100)Against the spread/ATS: Iowa +2.5 (-115) Wisconsin -2.5 (-105)Over/Under: 145.5 (O: -110 U: -110)

Iowa at Wisconsin: Three things to know

The Hawkeyes enter on a two-game win streak. Despite senior C Luka Garza having his worst game of the season (8 points on 3-for-11 shooting), Iowa rolled to an 88-58 road victory at Michigan State Saturday. Junior G Joe Weiskamp scored a game-high 21 points, and the Hawkeyes covered the spread as 4-point favorites. Garza leads the country with 24.5 points per game and averages a team-high 8.4 rebounds per game. Wisconsin is coming off a 67-59 home loss to No. 3 Michigan Sunday. The Badgers, who were 1-point favorites, led 39-27 at the half but were outscored 40-20 in the second half. They didn’t score in the final 2:20 as the Wolverines closed with an 8-0 run, breaking away from a 59-all tie. Senior G D’Mitrik Trice leads the Badgers in scoring (13.6 PPG) and assists (3.7 APG).This is the season’s first meeting between the two rivals, who will close the regular season in Iowa City, Iowa, March 7. The Hawkeyes won the lone head-to-head matchup last season, pushing as 6-point home favorites in a 68-62 victory.

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Iowa at Wisconsin: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa 69, Wisconsin 64

Money line (ML)

IOWA (+115) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Garza is too good to have back-to-back bad outings. In last season’s win vs. Wisconsin, he finished with 21 points and 18 rebounds.

Garza will make sure the Hawkeyes, who are the better team here, get the “W” Thursday night.

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Against the spread (ATS)

If you prefer the 2.5 points of insurance, bet IOWA +2.5 (-115) instead of the money line OR divvy up the 1½-unit wager between the two (ATS and ML).

With the projection calling for a straight-up Hawkeyes victory, I’m putting it all on the money line.

For what it’s worth, the road team is 7-3-1 ATS in this head-to-head series.

ATS: Iowa 12-9 Wisconsin 10-11-1

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 145.5 (-110) with a HALF-UNIT play in this matchup featuring the Big Ten’s No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense.

Iowa averages 87.4 PPG to rank third in the country and scores a Big Ten-best 81.8 PPG in conference games.

Wisconsin allows 62.6 PPG to rank 21st in Division-I and surrenders a conference-best 62.7 PPG.

As they say, “something’s gotta give.”

The reason for the Under lean? Iowa’s defense has turned it up a notch over its last three games, yielding just 63.7 PPG.

O/U records: Iowa 12-9 Wisconsin 10-11-1

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