Tribal casinos are exempt from these rules due to a government pact.Īny other business entity dealing with these devices runs the risk of being charged with possession. Still, the state definition of gaming doesn`t explicitly mention the internet or online gaming, so many people believe that this alone is enough to protect them from lawsuits. Participation in illegal gambling within Wisconsin is a misdemeanor under Section 945 of the Wisconsin Act.
This is unlikely to change anytime soon, as there are currently no gambling bills in the works. Unfortunately, residents do not have access to state-sanctioned online casinos, and gambling on offshore websites is illegal within state borders. The gambling industry in Wisconsin used to revolve around horse and dog racing, but with all the racetracks going bankrupt, it now depends on local tribal casinos. 945.041 Revocation of licence and injunction against gaming equipment. His decision could trigger another showdown in the state Supreme Court or allow these machines to flood Wisconsin. That`s why manufacturers, distributors, and lobbyists keep a close eye on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Prater says some states have struggled to take control of these machines.
