The compact amendment allows for 'event wagering,' which includes sports betting and televised events such as awards shows and professional sports league drafts.Ĭhad Fuss, the tribe’s spokesperson for the new venture, said the Oneida Nation submitted documents on July 2 for the Department of the Interior’s approval, which can take up to 45 days.
Since that time we have grown tremendously and I thank those who came before us for laying the foundation so that we can offer a better way of life for our tribal members today.” At that time we were a reservation struggling but fighting to grow our economy to ensure a better quality of life for our people. “Thirty years ago our Nation signed its first gaming compact in 1991. “The Oneida Casino aims to commence sports betting at its main casino in early fall 2021 which will include retail, kiosks, and mobile wagering at select locations,” Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill said, according to reporting from the Oneida Nation.
The Oneida Nation announced a new sports betting venture on July 1, following the amendment of its gaming compact with the state of Wisconsin in a signing ceremony with Wisconsin Gov.