‘I promised’: Oklahoma governor details sports betting plan protecting tribal interests

Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:46 AM
Photo:  By Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America - Kevin Stitt, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=121269225
  • Terré Gables, KFOR-TV

On Monday, Governor Kevin Stitt’s Office released its plan to make sports betting a reality in Oklahoma.

According to Stitt’s office, the plan would allow Oklahomans to place in-person bets at gaming sites operated by federally recognized tribes while protecting tribal facility investments.

“I promised Oklahomans if we pursued sports betting, we would do it right—and this plan does just that,” said Governor Stitt. “Thirty-five states have already legalized sports betting, and it’ll be a great revenue stream for the state. Tribes will be able to add it onto their existing infrastructure, and Oklahomans can access it right from their phone.”