by Michael Molter | May 1, 2025 10:29 am | Legal
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,...
by Michael Molter | Mar 27, 2025 10:08 am | Legal
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...
by Jeremias Di Vico | Mar 22, 2023 2:05 pm | Legal
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...
by Jeremias Di Vico | Mar 5, 2023 9:11 pm | Legal
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...
by Christina Monroe | Jan 1, 2021 8:30 am | Regulatory
Seven states in the nation could make sports betting legal in 2021. On top of that, six more states are expected to discuss legalizing sports wagering in depth come the start of sessions in the new year. NEW YORK – A number of states are expected to make sports...
