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Wisconsin Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)
Info: Paid daily fantasy sports operates in Wisconsin, but no state DFS statute specifically regulates it: Wis. Stat. 945.01 defines a bet and its exclusions without mentioning fantasy contests, and sets no minimum age.
Paid daily fantasy sports operates in Wisconsin, but no state DFS statute specifically regulates it: Wis. Stat. 945.01 defines a bet and its exclusions without mentioning fantasy contests, and sets no minimum age. No Wisconsin statute fixes a minimum age for paid fantasy contests, so operators set their own - check the operator's terms, and confirm with the state before relying on this.
Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov →
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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Wisconsin
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IllinoisConditional
Daily fantasy sports is legal but unregulated in Illinois, and "pick'em" operators have drawn cease-and-desist letters. A 2020 IL Supreme Court ruling treats DFS as a game of skill. The Gaming Board has sent cease-and-desist letters to some "pick'em" operators.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: igb.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
- IowaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Iowa for players 21 and older (legalized 2019). Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: irgc.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
- MichiganPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Michigan for players 18 and older. Regulated under the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act (MGCB).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
- MinnesotaInfo
Daily fantasy sports is not expressly regulated by statute in Minnesota; it is offered to those 18 and older. It operates in a legal gray area (not explicitly prohibited) — confirm with the state before relying on this.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
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