Sports betting is big business at legal sportsbooks at Wisconsin tribal casinos

Since the U.S. Supreme Court opened the gates for legal sports betting in 2018, the industry has boomed.

Sports betting is banned in Wisconsin, aside from 27 tribal locations. The state's first sportsbook opened at Oneida Casino in 2021, and the tribe's revenue has only increased every year since.

FOX 11 had the chance to look at the sportsbook and see what makes it such a draw.

Sports betting is legal in 38 states, but not Wisconsin. You can go to a neighboring state like Michigan, Iowa or Illinois, or to one of 27 tribal locations, like Oneida Casino.

More than 20% of American adults placed a sports bet last year, according to the American Gaming Association, so it's not surprising that if you ask around, you'll find bettors pretty easily.

Maybe it's an over-under on the total score, or a parlay where multiple sequences have to occur to win your money. Or maybe you even gamble in your workplace.

But it's no secret sports betting can be addicting. So why do people still participate?

Oneida Casino makes pamphlets available for gamblers to get help if needed, and they help fund an addiction service.

Various U.S. states have reported huge increases in addiction-related calls to their helpline, including Wisconsin.

Sports betting at Wisconsin's 27 tribal locations is expected to generate $3.7 billion this year. Even with all the concerns about addiction, there's clearly a market for it.

Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/sports-gambling-expected-to-generate-37-billion-in-2025-sees-uptick-during-nfl-season#

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