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HB 1047OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Oklahoma Bill Establishes Framework for Tribal Sports Betting and State Revenue Sharing

Original title: Amusements and sports; state-tribal gaming; exception; references; Gaming Compact Supplement; sports betting; term; fee related; content; procedures; construction; scope; codification; effective date.

Last action · April 28, 2026: Motion expired

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What This Bill Proposed

This bill authorizes sports betting as an approved game under state-tribal gaming compacts, establishing a 10% fee on adjusted sports betting revenues for participating tribes. The measure directs revenue distribution, sets regulations for state horse racing track gaming facilities, and specifies an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Participating Indian tribes gain the legal framework to offer sports betting under federal approval, while the state establishes a revenue-sharing mechanism that directs funds to public education and compulsive gambling treatment programs.

Background
  • State-tribal gaming compacts in Oklahoma are governed under the State-Tribal Gaming Act and require approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior. context
  • The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission regulates horse racing and designated authorized gaming at licensed racetrack enclosures within the state. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

Federally recognized Indian tribes

Tribes are given the option to execute a compact supplement to offer sports betting and are required to pay a 10% fee on adjusted sports betting revenues.

Directly affected

Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission

The Commission is authorized to issue licenses to organization licensees, promulgate regulations, and oversee player terminals at racetrack locations.

Directly affected

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The agency receives a guaranteed monthly transfer of $20,833.33 from state gaming fee collections for compulsive gambling treatment programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sports betting under this legislation?
Sports betting is defined as 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 must pay a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of their monthly from sports betting no later than the twentieth day of the following month.
Where do the fees collected from sports betting go?
Fees are distributed with 12% going to the General Revenue Fund and 88% to the Education Reform Revolving Fund, while the first $20,833.33 each month is directed to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for gambling addiction treatment.
Can sports betting be offered anywhere in the state outside of tribal lands?
The act specifies that wagering on sports contests may be conducted in accordance with the legislation by compacted tribes via a supplement, but explicitly states that the offer does not permit additional electronic or machine gaming or sports wagering by s.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Failed in the Senate.

Procedural history

23 actions
  1. Apr 28, 2026Senate
    Motion expired
  2. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    Notice served to reconsider vote on measure Coleman
  3. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    Measure failed: Ayes: 21 Nays: 27
  4. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    Title restored
  5. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
  6. Apr 29, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
Show 17 earlier actions
  1. Apr 24, 2025Senate
    Enacting clause stricken
  2. Apr 24, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
  3. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
  4. Mar 27, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  5. Mar 27, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  6. Mar 26, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  7. Mar 26, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 62 Nays: 31
  8. Mar 26, 2025House
    Title stricken
  9. Mar 26, 2025House
    Amended
  10. Mar 26, 2025House
    General Order
  11. Mar 6, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Coleman (principal Senate author)
  12. Mar 6, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
  13. Feb 11, 2025HouseFloor
    Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee
  14. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee
  15. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
  16. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Luttrell
  17. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Discoveries

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Introduction of Sports Betting Framework

The legislation establishes a formal mechanism for Indian tribes to offer sports betting through a standardized compact supplement.

Secretary of the InteriorOklahoma Horse Racing Commission

Connected Entities

Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund, General Revenue Fund, Secretary of the Interior and 6 more
OrganizationOklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund“Fund receiving a portion of historical compact fees”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Revenue Fund“Fund receiving 12% of certain fees on or after July 1, 2008”Map →
PersonSecretary of the Interior“Federal official responsible for approving tribal-state compacts and publication”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma Horse Racing Commission“State commission tasked with regulating organization licensees and gaming termin”Map →
PersonColeman“Senator who authored the Senate version”Map →
PersonLuttrell“Representative who authored the House bill”Map →
OrganizationEducation Reform Revolving Fund“Fund receiving 88% of certain compact and supplement fees”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services“State agency receiving monthly transfers for compulsive gambling treatment”Map →
PersonTreasurer of the State of Oklahoma“State official receiving sports betting fee payments from tribes”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy70
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