HB1537

Amusements and sports; Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act of 2025; SAFE Bet Act; terms; prohibition; exceptions; Attorney General; civil action; jury; civil penalties; jurisdiction; application; information; notice; renew; standards; Indian Tribe; severability; codification; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1537 regulates sports wagering, defining terms, prohibiting certain activities, and establishing licensing and operational standards.

Oklahoma HB1537, the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act of 2025 or SAFE Bet Act, establishes regulations for sports wagering in the state. It defines terms such as "sports wager," "sports wagering operator," and "proposition bet." The bill prohibits wagering on amateur athletic competitions and intercollegiate sports, restricts certain promotional activities, and mandates background checks for employees. It requires sports wagering operators to maintain detailed records of wagers and submit anonymized data to the state regulatory entity.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Civil Judiciary Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Rules