Online sweepstakes gaming is now illegal in Oklahoma after a legislative override of the governor’s veto. Senate Bill 1589 was reversed by lawmakers on Thursday and filed with the Secretary of State.
The sweepstakes bill was easily passed by both chambers earlier this year, but Gov. Kevin Stitt opposed the legislation because of its criminal penalties on companies operating dual-currency casinos and sportsbooks.
However, the Senate blocked the governor’s decision with a vote of 34-10 before the House followed by a 68-19 vote, more than the two-thirds needed to override the veto.
The new law targets mobile games that simulate slots, lottery, bingo, and other prohibited formats under the state’s promotional contest ban if they offer both free and purchased tokens, or coins, to play.
