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HB 1101OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billpassed both
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Oklahoma HB 1101 authorizes sports betting via tribal compacts and expands racetrack gaming terminals

Original title: Amusements and sports; legislative referendum; state-tribal gaming; exception; Gaming Compact Supplement; sports betting; term; funds; codification; ballot title; filing.

Last action · April 29, 2025: Placed on General Order

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What This Bill Would Do

This authorizes sports betting through compact supplements with Oklahoma Indian tribes and permits specific horse racing tracks to operate varying numbers of electronic gaming terminals. The measure establishes a 10% fee on monthly adjusted sports betting revenues for the state and allocates funds for compulsive gambling treatment, education, and the Education Reform Revolving Fund.

Why it matters

The measure introduces a new revenue stream for state funds through a 10% fee on sports betting and alters the permissible gaming offerings at eligible racetracks and tribal facilities, impacting state education and mental health program funding.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Federally recognized Indian tribes in Oklahoma

Tribes are offered a model tribal gaming compact supplement allowing them to offer sports betting and operate additional covered games upon executing the supplement and submitting it to the Department of the Interior.

Directly affected

Organization licensees operating racetrack locations

Eligible racetrack operators are granted licenses by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to operate specified numbers of player terminals subject to regulatory controls and operating days.

Directly affected

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The department receives monthly transfers from state gaming fee revenues for the treatment of compulsive gambling disorder and educational programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sports betting under this legislation?
Sports betting is defined as any wagering on the outcome of sporting events or other events, excluding horse or other animal races.
How much fee do tribes pay to the state for offering sports betting?
Tribes pay a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the monthly from sports betting.
Can racetracks operate gaming machines on any day of the year?
No. Except for Christmas Day, authorized gaming may only be conducted on days when the licensee is conducting live racing or accepting wagers on simulcast races at its racing facilities.
What happens if this measure is enacted into law?
It orders a for the next General Election allowing voters to decide on the sports betting and gaming expansion proposals, unless Enrolled House Bill No. 1047 is enacted first.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

20 actions
  1. Apr 29, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  2. Apr 24, 2025Senate
    Enacting clause stricken
  3. Apr 24, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
  4. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
  5. Mar 27, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  6. Mar 27, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
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  1. Mar 26, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  2. Mar 26, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 66 Nays: 29
  3. Mar 26, 2025House
    Title stricken
  4. Mar 26, 2025House
    Amended
  5. Mar 26, 2025House
    General Order
  6. Mar 6, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Coleman (principal Senate author)
  7. Mar 6, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
  8. Feb 11, 2025HouseFloor
    Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee
  9. Feb 7, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee
  10. Feb 5, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations and Budget
  11. Feb 5, 2025HouseCommittee
    Withdrawn from Rules Committee
  12. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Rules
  13. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Luttrell
  14. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Introduction of Sports Betting Regulation

The bill formally defines sports betting and creates a mechanism for tribes to offer it through standardized compact supplements.

Oklahoma Horse Racing CommissionUnited States Department of the Interior

Connected Entities

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund, Secretary of State, General Revenue Fund and 9 more
OrganizationOklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund“Recipient fund for specific fees received by the state”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“Receives the filed legislative referendum and copy of the act”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Revenue Fund“Recipient fund for state fees received on or after July 1, 2008”Map →
OrganizationAttorney General“Receives a copy of the act and ballot title”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma Horse Racing Commission“Regulates organization licensees and authorized gaming at racetracks”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of the United States Department of the Interior“Approves model tribal-state compacts and supplements for publication in the Fede”Map →
PersonColeman“Senate sponsor of HB 1101”Map →
PersonGovernor of the state“Addresses the legislative referendum and considers executive prerogatives regard”Map →
PersonLuttrell“House sponsor of HB 1101”Map →
OrganizationTreasurer of the State of Oklahoma“Receives sports betting fee payments from tribes”Map →
OrganizationEducation Reform Revolving Fund“Recipient fund for a percentage of fees received by the state”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services“Receives monthly transfers for the treatment of compulsive gambling disorder”Map →

Sources

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www.oklegislature.gov

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