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What Oklahoma's law says

Banned since 1 November 2026

SB 1589, enacted over the Governor's veto, adds dual-currency 'online casino games' to the felony gambling statute and names promoters and media affiliates; it has been in force since 1 November 2026.

Law or action

SB 1589 (2026), amending 21 O.S. 941

Date of action

2026-05-07 (vetoed); 2026-05-14 (veto overridden by both chambers and filed with Secretary of State)

In force since

2026-11-01

Penalties

Class C2 felony; fine of $500 to $2,000 and imprisonment under 21 O.S. 20M

Checked Sep 2026 Source 1 (oklegislature.gov) (opens in a new tab) Source 2 (oklegislature.gov) (opens in a new tab)

Timeline

  1. 2 Mar 2026

    SB 1589 passes the Senate 48-0

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)

  2. 4 May 2026

    SB 1589 passes the House 65-21

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)

  3. 7 May 2026

    Governor vetoes SB 1589

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)

  4. 14 May 2026

    Senate (34-10) and House (68-19) override the veto; SB 1589 filed with the Secretary of State

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)

  5. 1 Nov 2026

    SB 1589 takes effect

    Checked Sep 2026 Public record (opens in a new tab)