Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed legislation legalizing online sports betting in the state, making Wisconsin the 33rd state in the nation to permit the practice.

The new law represents a significant expansion of gambling options for Wisconsin residents, who previously had limited legal sports betting opportunities. The legislation follows a nationwide trend of states moving to legalize and regulate online sports wagering.

With Wisconsin's addition, nearly two-thirds of U.S. states now allow some form of legal sports betting, reflecting the rapid expansion of the industry since the Supreme Court struck down the federal sports betting ban in 2018.

Details about the implementation timeline, regulatory framework, and tax structure under Wisconsin's new sports betting law were not immediately available. The legislation's passage comes as states increasingly view sports betting as a source of tax revenue and consumer protection through regulation.