Wisconsin, Illinois lawmakers to examine fantasy sports

Wisconsin and Illinois joined the mounting list of states that have given fantasy sports special attention, whether it’s for the better or worst.

The Wisconsin law doesn’t address the legality of fantasy sports although it bans most forms of gambling except from tribal casinos and the state’s lottery, bingo halls and raffles. Meaning fantasy sports is neither legal nor illegal.

Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel has yet to join the band of US states’ attorneys general who scrutinized fantasy sports in state level and according to Schimel’s spokesperson, the AG office has not received any complaints about DFS sites Draft Kings and FanDuel.

Now, Rep. Tyler Vorpagel wants to protect fantasy sports from future uncertainties in Wisconsin, which is why he is drafting a bill that will legalize it.