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Sports Betting in Oklahoma Fails in the Senate
The measure would have created a regulated market with tribal operators and mobile apps, and supporters said it could generate $75 million to $100 million over five years.
- On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Senate rejected House Bill 1047 by a 27-21 vote, defeating a proposal to legalize sports betting through partnerships between tribal nations and professional sports organizations.
- State Senator Bill Coleman and State Representative Ken Luttrell authored the bill to generate $75-100 million in revenue over five years and replace unregulated offshore platforms, negotiating terms with the Oklahoma City Thunder and tribal nations.
- Opponents, including State Senator Brian Guthrie, warned of potential moral hazards and gambling addiction. "Gambling addiction is increasing across our United States," Guthrie said, urging colleagues to vote against the legislation.
- Coleman moved to reconsider the bill following the vote, requiring additional support among his colleagues to advance it. Oklahoma remains one of 11 states without legal sports betting as the session continues.
- Governor Kevin Stitt previously expressed opposition to expanding the Model Tribal Gaming Compact, criticizing tribal "monopoly" control and presenting a hurdle for future legalization efforts.
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