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WI SB861

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Feyen

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Establishes tiered retailer compensation rates: 5.5% for lotto game sales, 6.25% for instant game sales, and 15% for break open game sales

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

  • Requires break open game prizes to be paid by the retailer at the point of purchase on the same day the ticket was bought, unless the Lottery Division administrator approves an alternative method

  • Allows retailers with delinquent taxes or employment payments to obtain lottery contracts if they have an approved payment plan in place

Legislative Description

Various changes to the state lottery. (FE)

Last Action

Senator Dassler-Alfheim added as a coauthor

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Revenue1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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