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Wisconsin Sports Betting Lawsuit | Milwaukee News
Conservative groups are suing to block Wisconsin’s new online sports betting law, arguing it violates the state constitution by circumventing a 1993 amendment that restricts new gambling forms. The law redefines “bet” as non-gambling if transactions occur on tribal land — a move backed by tribes but now challenged as unconstitutional authorization of previously illegal activity. Plaintiffs also claim the law unfairly favors tribal members, raising racial equity concerns. Governor’s office calls the groups radical and accuses them of undermining tribal sovereignty. If successful, the lawsuit…
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