wisconsin legislative fiscal bureau january 2007 informational paper 85 state lottery pari mutuel wagering and racing charitable gaming prepared by art zimmerman one east main suite 301 madison wi 53703 table of contents introduction 1 the structure administration 2 3 in 15 24 prior to 1965 article iv section constitution stipulated that legislature shall never authorize any this provision was broadly interpreted exclude all forms gambling five separate amendments have since modified strict prohibition first ratified allowed create an exception permit residents participate various promotional contests 1973 1977 were passed authorizing allow bingo games raffles respectively finally 1987 two adopted a creation operated with proceeds be used for property tax relief b privately on track
