Wisconsin online betting lawsuit set for hearing in 2027
A lawsuit targeting the state's new law will be heard with oral arguments on April 20, 2027, according to a ruling by Waukesha County Judge J. Arthur Melvin. A decision is expected shortly after that date.
Online sports betting in Wisconsin is not expected to pick up speed anytime soon. On Monday, Waukesha County Judge J. Arthur Melvin ruled that the lawsuit against the new law will be heard with oral arguments on April 20, 2027.
The case was filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), the Brown County Taxpayers Association, and Citizens Defending Liberty. The plaintiffs argue that legalizing online sports betting through servers on tribal lands is unacceptable. They also contend that such an expansion should be decided by voters.
The lawsuit does not directly object to tribal participation. Private sector participation is also permitted. However, commercial partners would have to pay 60 percent of their revenue to the tribes under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
The commercial parties argue that this rate is prohibitive and would seriously restrict the sports betting industry.
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