House Bill No. 1101, introduced by Luttrell and Coleman, aims to amend Oklahoma's state-tribal gaming laws to include provisions for sports betting. The bill proposes a legislative referendum to be presented to the public during the next General Election, unless certain provisions are enacted beforehand. Key amendments to 3A O.S. 2021 include updated definitions related to gaming compacts and the lawful conduct of gaming activities, as well as the establishment of a Gaming Compact Supplement that allows tribes to offer sports betting. The bill sets a fee structure requiring tribes to pay ten percent of their monthly adjusted gross revenue from sports betting to the state, while also clarifying that wagering on sports contests will be permitted, although other forms of gaming remain prohibited.
Additionally, the bill outlines that upon approval from the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, sports betting will be classified as a covered game under the existing State-Tribal Gaming Compact. It ensures that tribes can retain an amount equal to state payments from sports betting operations, which will be treated as an exclusivity and fee payment under the compact. The bill also raises the fee for the treatment of compulsive gambling disorder to $25,000. Following the passage of the act, the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives is responsible for filing the necessary documentation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General.