Oklahoma Supreme Court rules 7-1 against compact agreements between the governor and tribal casinos that would allow sportsbooks in their venues. Legislators argue that the compacts are invalid as sports betting is outlawed in Oklahoma, making any agreement on the contract invalid. There has been … Read more
The validity of the new Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribes gaming compacts that allow legal sports betting in Oklahoma got its first court appearance on Wednesday. Oklahoma maintains that Governor Kevin Stitt, who greenlit Tribal sportsbooks does not have the authority to do so making … Read more
Oklahoma signed new gaming compacts with two tribes back in April, but they were just approved this week after a 45-day review from the Department of the Interior. These new gaming compacts would allow for sports betting at all of these tribes’ casinos. Prominent political … Read more
Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new tribal gaming compact with the Otoe-Missouri Tribe and Comanche Nation last month, which gave them the right to host casinos sportsbooks. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter issued a legal opinion stating that Kevin Stitt overstepped his legal authority when … Read more
Sports betting in Oklahoma was awarded to two tribes in the state by way of a new gaming compact. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunt believes the governor overstepped his legal authority when he gave the tribes this right. Because the tribes will be able to … Read more