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Sports Betting Alliance charges lawmakers with ‘backroom dealing’ on gaming bill

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Wisconsin State Capitol. Photo by David Wise, Sept. 25, 2024.

The president of a national sports gambling lobby accused Assembly lawmakers of “backroom dealing” over a bill that would give tribes control over online sports betting in Wisconsin. Sports Betting Alliance President Joe Maloney cited the Feb. 19 voice vote passing AB 601 to the Senate as he charged lawmakers with working behind closed doors and behind residents’ backs.  “The people of Wiscon...

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