While Cinderella runs for sports betting legislation in Oklahoma and Hawaii fell short, another long shot is alive in Alaska.
The House Labor and Commerce Committee held a hearing late last week for Rep. David Nelson’s House Bill 145, which would legalize Alaska sports betting.
The committee did not vote on the legislation. Alaska’s legislative session runs until Wednesday, so passage seems unlikely this year; however, bills carry over into the 2026 session.
Nelson introduced the bill in March. His legislation would legalize up to 10 online sportsbook operators in Alaska.
If more than 10 applicants apply, the Department of Revenue would award licenses based on projected revenue based on other states.
