Legalized sports betting is sweeping the nation, but like most new trends, it isn’t likely to hit Oklahoma for several more years. That’s largely because Gov. Kevin Stitt has opposed any sports betting effort that includes the state’s tribal governments. Yes, the governor’s feud with Native Americans is still going on. “We need more of a free market accountable system,” Stitt recently said. “[The tribes are] big businesses.” More than 30 states have already legalized sports betting, which is quickly becoming America’s new pastime. Oklahoma already allows casino gambling through agreements with tribal governments across the state. Those agreements would give tribes a piece of any future sports betting action. One would think sports betting would be a big hit in Oklahoma, a state that loves its vices. But legalization doesn’t appear to be likely anytime soon, at least not while Stitt remains in office.
This article appears in Alcoholmanac 2025.
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