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WI AB864

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Brooks

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates formal statutory definitions for three lottery game types: "lotto games" (number-based drawings), "instant games" (scratch-off tickets), and "break open games" (pull-tab tickets)

  • Sets retailer compensation at 5.5% for lotto game sales, 6.25% for instant game sales, and 15% for break open game sales, with performance bonuses capped at 1% for lotto/instant games and 2% for break open games

  • Extends standard lottery retailer contract terms from 3 years to 5 years

  • Requires break open game prizes to be claimed and paid by the retailer at the purchase location on the same day the ticket was bought

  • Allows retailers with approved payment plans for delinquent taxes or unemployment contributions to enter into lottery retailer contracts

Legislative Description

Various changes to the state lottery. (FE)

Last Action

Senator Dassler-Alfheim added as a cosponsor

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
State Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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