Oklahoma lawmakers return February 2nd to consider three sports betting bills stalled by tribal compact and licensing disputes. Proposals range from tribal-exclusive models with 4 to 10 percent fees to Governor Stitt’s commercial framework requiring $500,000 licenses and 15 percent tax. A regulated wagering market … Read more
Two tribal-exclusive sports betting bills are advancing to the Oklahoma Senate floor, aiming to legalize wagering. Governor Kevin Stitt has previously vowed to veto any measure granting tribes exclusivity, calling it unfair and lacking transparency. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Two tribal-exclusive sports betting bills are … Read more
SB 585 passed the Oklahoma Senate but faces uncertainty in the House due to political and tribal tensions. Governor Kevin Stitt opposes the bill, arguing it favors tribes over the broader state economy and has threatened a veto. The bill’s fate depends on negotiations between … Read more
Two sports betting bills in Oklahoma are nearing a vote on the House floor. One sets up an entire framework while the other moves the choice to Oklahoma voters. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Advancing out of a House subcommittee on Monday, House Bill 1047 remains … Read more
OK HB 1027 passed the House floor by a vote of 66-26. Ken Luttrell has estimated that legalization would net the state $9 million. Governor Kevin Stitt has expressed his support for sports betting legalization. OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. – House Bill 1027 in Oklahoma passed … Read more
House Bill 1027 was passed by the Committee on Appropriations and Budget this Thursday. The bill is reportedly “broadly written” to allow for flexibility and boost its chances of passing. Tribes would be allowed to either partner with existing casino and sportsbook operators or make … Read more
HB 3008 passed an important vote in the Oklahoma House Appropriations and Budget Committee Wednesday by a vote of 28 yay – 3 nay. The bill would alter Oklahoma’s tribal gaming compacts to allow Oklahoma’s tribes to offer in-person sports betting at their tribal facilities … Read more