(AsiaGameHub) – The proposal passed the House in a 65-21 vote.
US.- The Oklahoma Legislature has approved Senate Bill 1589, a measure that would ban online sweepstakes-style casinos. Sponsored by Senator Gollihare, the bill passed the House with a 65-21 vote after receiving unanimous support in the Senate in March. It is now headed to Governor Kevin Stitt for his consideration.
The legislation expands the definition of gambling in Oklahoma to include “online casino games” accessible via computers, mobile phones, or tablets. Additionally, it updates the definition of a “representative of value” to account for dual-currency systems that can be redeemed for cash, prizes, or their cash equivalent.
Under the proposed law, individuals who operate, conduct, or support such games—whether as operators, employees, geolocation providers, platform suppliers, promoters, or media affiliates—would face Class C2 felony charges, with fines ranging from $500 to $2,000.
Oklahoma Senate rejects sports betting bill
In April, the Oklahoma Senate voted down House Bill 1047, which sought to legalize sports betting in the state. The motion failed by a margin of 27-21.
HB 1047, introduced by Representative Ken Luttrell and Senator Bill Coleman, aimed to permit tribes to offer both in-person and online sports betting under the State-Tribal Gaming Act of 2004, which grants tribes exclusive control over gaming operations. Although the bill had been approved by the House of Representatives, it did not advance further.
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