SB164

Oklahoma Education Lottery Act; authorizing board of trustees to enter into agreements or contracts for the implementation of sports pools; promulgating rules; authorizing development of certain criteria; providing for licensing fees; creating the Sports Pools Fund. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB164 amends the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act to authorize sports pools and establish the Sports Pools Fund.

Oklahoma SB164 amends the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act to authorize the Oklahoma Lottery Commission to implement sports pools, allowing wagering on the outcome of sporting events. The bill updates statutory language, defines terms, and authorizes the board of trustees to enter into agreements or contracts for the implementation of sports pools. It also creates the Sports Pools Fund, which will receive net revenue from sports pools. Funds from the Sports Pools Fund will be appropriated for gambling addiction programs, common education, and administrative costs.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Business & Insurance Committee: DO PASS

6 Yea

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5 Nay

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History

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Referred to Appropriations

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance Committee then to Appropriations Committee