House Bill No. 1047, introduced by Luttrell, amends existing laws related to state-tribal gaming in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the inclusion of sports betting. The bill updates references and provides a framework for a Gaming Compact Supplement that allows federally recognized Indian tribes to offer sports betting as an additional covered game under their existing compacts with the state. The legislation defines "sports betting" and outlines the procedures for tribes to accept this offer, including the requirement to execute a supplement to their existing compact and pay a fee of ten percent of monthly adjusted gross revenue from sports betting to the state.
Additionally, the bill amends Sections 262 and 280 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes, clarifying the legality of gaming activities conducted under the model tribal-state compact and ensuring that the operation of sports betting is lawful when conducted in accordance with the new provisions. The bill also specifies that the first $25,000 of fees received monthly from the Model Tribal Gaming Compact will be allocated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for treatment and educational programs related to compulsive gambling disorder. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.