Oklahoma lawmakers overrode Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589 to expand the state’s criminal gambling statute. The measure updates Section 941 by expanding definitions tied to prohibited gambling activity. “Online casino games” are defined as gambling games accessible via the internet through computers, computer systems, networks, software, terminals, or similar devices, including mobile phones, smart or electronic watches, and tablets. The legislation also targets online sweepstakes products. The bill widens the definition of “representative of value” to include currency used in a dual-currency payment system that allows a person to exchange value. The bill becomes law on November 1, 2026.
"Oklahoma lawmakers have finalized a major expansion of the state's gambling restrictions after voting to override Gov. Kevin Stitt's veto of Senate Bill 1589. The measure updates Oklahoma's criminal gambling statute to specifically address online casino-style games, sweepstakes operations, and the companies that help support them."
"Under the legislation, "online casino games" are defined as gambling games that allow a person to access the internet "by way of a computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer terminal, or similar device including, but not limited to, a cellular or mobile telephone, a smart or electronic watch, or a tablet" to simulate gambling games or other forms of gambling."
"The revised law changes Section 941 of Oklahoma's criminal code by expanding definitions tied to prohibited gambling activity. Lawmakers added language directly targeting internet-based casino games and online sweepstakes products that have become increasingly common across the United States."
"The bill now becomes law on November 1, 2026. (h/t @FSDiMasi). pic.twitter.com/QAfrrRPi9O- Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 15, 2026"
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