Oklahoma Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban to Governor
Highlights
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Oklahoma lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 1589, prohibiting online casinos and a dual currency system
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There is growing opposition to sweepstakes across multiple states in the US.
The Oklahoma legislature has forwarded Senate Bill 1589, which intends to ban online casino games and the dual-currency model of sweepstakes. It had cleared the Senate floor with a vote of 65-21 in March.
The proposal demands that online casino-style games be added to existing gambling laws.
Under the new proposal, online casino games are defined as any internet gambling that allows users to risk something valuable on games via computer, mobile phone, or tablet. This includes slots, lottery-style, and bingo.
More importantly, the bill mandates “representative of value to include:
“Any and all currency used as part of a dual-currency system of payment that allows a person to exchange such currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.”
These statements refer to a sweepstakes platform that operates using a dual-currency system.
The C2 felony charges recommended in this bill, which dictate fines and potential imprisonment, apply to anyone who deals in or offers support, such as a geolocation provider, gaming supplier, platform provider, promoter, or media affiliate.
If enacted, the law would take effect on November 1, 2026. This makes Oklahoma the fourth state to impose a legal ban on sweepstakes casinos.
Many states are adopting a similar approach to the sweepstakes model, indicating a broader trend.
For more information, Refer Here!
The proposal demands that online casino-style games be added to existing gambling laws.
Under the new proposal, online casino games are defined as any internet gambling that allows users to risk something valuable on games via computer, mobile phone, or tablet. This includes slots, lottery-style, and bingo.
More importantly, the bill mandates “representative of value to include:
“Any and all currency used as part of a dual-currency system of payment that allows a person to exchange such currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.”
These statements refer to a sweepstakes platform that operates using a dual-currency system.
The C2 felony charges recommended in this bill, which dictate fines and potential imprisonment, apply to anyone who deals in or offers support, such as a geolocation provider, gaming supplier, platform provider, promoter, or media affiliate.
If enacted, the law would take effect on November 1, 2026. This makes Oklahoma the fourth state to impose a legal ban on sweepstakes casinos.
Many states are adopting a similar approach to the sweepstakes model, indicating a broader trend.
For more information, Refer Here!
