Gambling machines are illegal outside of tribal casinos in Wisconsin, but they’re still found in nearly every bar in Oshkosh. As new businesses try to find loopholes to the state law, Oshkosh reexamines its liquor licensing process.
The penalty for having gambling machines in Oshkosh depends on which liquor license the business has.
If a business has a Class A liquor license and owns gambling machines, it could face a felony charge. If a business has a Class B liquor license and owns gambling machines, it is only subject to a fine.
The Department of Revenue has not historically enforced this law closely, but it’s now beginning to help municipalities across the state with stricter enforcement.
