Oklahoma Sweepstakes Banned by Legislature Override
A bill to ban Oklahoma sweepstakes games will become law after state legislators again broke with Gov. Kevin Stitt on a gaming issue and overrode his veto.
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A bill to ban Oklahoma sweepstakes games will become law after state legislators again broke with Gov. Kevin Stitt on a gaming issue and overrode his veto.
Lawmakers in Oklahoma voted to override an earlier veto of Gov. Kevin Stitt of Senate Bill 1589, formally putting into effect a ban on “online casino games,” including sweepstakes casinos.
A ban on sweepstakes casinos in Oklahoma will be enforced starting November 1, following lawmakers' override of Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of SB1589.
Gambling in Oklahoma is set to remain in a gray area for the foreseeable future, as Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed a ban on sweepstakes casinos.
Oklahoma is a governor’s signature away from becoming the latest U.S. market to ban the operation of online casino games and sweepstakes, or dual-currency, platforms.
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed a bill that would prohibit online casino games, including those utilizing dual-currency systems used by sweepstakes casinos.
The Oklahoma Senate voted against House Bill 1047, 21-27, shutting down the revived tribal sports betting push in the state.
Efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma are facing ups and downs, but there is optimism for progress within the year.