Another brick-and-mortar sportsbook may open soon at a Native American-owned casino in Wisconsin following federal approval for event wagering.
A notice appeared in the April 9 edition of the Federal Register, the official journal of the U.S. government, announcing the approval of amendments to a gaming compact between the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the State of Wisconsin.
Sports betting approved
Tuesday’s announcement could be a step toward the opening of another retail sports betting site in Wisconsin. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians own the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in the northern part of Wisconsin.
“The Amendment permits the Tribe to engage in event wagering and adds the Tribe’s minimum internal control standards for sports betting, including rules governing events wagering,” the notice said. “The Amendment also makes technical changes to update and correct various provisions of the compact. The Amendment is approved.”
SPORTS BETTING JUST GOT HUGE!
— Oneida Casino (@OneidaCasino) March 13, 2024
Effective today, sports bets using the Oneida Casino Sportsbook App can now be placed anywhere on Oneida Nation land, excluding PreK-12 schools. pic.twitter.com/slbfnZKFMc
Several similar compact amendments have been agreed upon by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Native American tribes in the state, which only allows wagering at tribal-owned casinos and on tribal lands, such as those of the Oneida Nation.
The Oneida announced earlier this month that they now have an app that can be used to place sports wagers while the bettor is anywhere on the tribe's lands, excluding school properties.
Sportsbooks are also open at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee, the Mole Lake Casino and Lodge in Crandon, and the St. Croix Casino in Danbury, among other spots. Wisconsin has 11 federally recognized tribes.
