Gov. Tony Evers signs sports betting, NIL and internet crimes bills into law

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 1,665

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Tony Evers signed bills into law this week that will legalize sports betting, provide funding to the University of Wisconsin system to help student athletes get paid for the use of their name, image and likeness as well as measures that address internet crimes against children.

AB 601, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 247, will legalize online sports betting in the state. This will be an expansion of access to sports betting, which …

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