Senate Bill 861 proposes various amendments and repeals related to the state lottery in Wisconsin. The bill aims to redefine and categorize different types of lottery games, specifically introducing definitions for "break open games" (commonly known as pull-tab games), "instant games" (scratch-off games), and "lotto games." It also modifies the appropriations for the Department of Revenue (DOR) to allow the use of funds for services and supplies related to these games, including the necessary technologies to enhance lottery revenues and reduce operating costs. Additionally, the bill adjusts the compensation structure for lottery retailers, establishing specific percentages for the sale of each game type and increasing the performance-based compensation for break open game ticket sales.

Furthermore, the bill extends the duration of lottery retailer contracts from three years to five years and introduces an exemption for retailers with delinquent tax payments who are on an approved payment plan. It also places the responsibility for paying break open game winnings on retailers, requiring them to pay winners on-site at the time of purchase. The bill repeals certain existing provisions and amends others to streamline the lottery's operational framework, ensuring that the definitions and compensation structures align with the updated lottery game classifications.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20.566(8)(c), 20.566, 20.566(8)(v), 25.75(1)(c)3, 25.75, 25.75(3)(b)3, 565.01(3m), 565.01, 565.01(4g), 565.02(3)(i), 565.02, 565.02(3)(j), 565.02(4)(g), 565.10(3)(b), 565.10, 565.10(7)(a), 565.10(7)(b), 565.10(14)(b)1, 565.10(14)(b)2