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We are learning that Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers only received a bill that would allow online sports betting statewide on Thursday April 2. As a result, we now have a firm timeline as to a deadline when the bill can be signed by the governor or vetoed.
That time frame is seven business days from the day of receipt (April 2). At the absolute latest, we are looking at April 14, but more likely the end of day April 12.
Evers did sign 33 other bills that landed on his desk last week, just not the sports betting legislation.
The bill passed in both the House and Senate and only requires a signature from Evers. He has expressed some reservations however.
If passed, online sports betting would be available throughout the state with licensed gambling sites accessible for wagering from one's home, office and elsewhere within Wisconsin's borders. Currently, sports betting is only offered at tribal casinos with mobile wagering permitted in specified locations controlled by individual tribes.
Under the Wisconsin Constitution, Evers has seven days to act on the bill by either signing it into law or vetoing it. Those seven days exclude Sunday.
Because the legislature has adjourned in a way that prevents the bill from being returned, Evers doing nothing would result in a pocket veto.
- Chris Costigan, Gambling911.com Publisher
