Oklahoma Online Gambling & Casinos

If and when Oklahoma moves to legal online gambling, bettors would have many payment options.

Most top online casinos accept a variety of debit and credit cards such as Visa or Mastercard. This is the most familiar method for most players, though some financial institutions still block the transactions even in states with legal online gambling. Talk to your bank if this is your preferred method, as there’s not much the casino can do for anyone who runs into issues using a debit/credit cards.

PayPal is another familiar option and players with existing accounts can simply transfer funds from their PayPal account to the casino. New users can sign up for a PayPal account in a matter of minutes in order to use this method. This is pretty similar to Skrill and other E-wallets. Many top casinos and social casinos accept these as a standard transfer method.

The Play+ card and similar options are another common one. Basically, players can add money to their Play+ card online first. Then they can make their deposit at the online casino using their Play+ card. They can also withdraw winnings back on to the card and access the cash from an ATM.

These are just a few examples of common payment methods. Bettors should be able to find at least one option that works for them no matter the circumstances.

What Online Casino Bonuses Will Be Available in Oklahoma?

New online casino players can take advantage of multiple bonus and first-time player incentives. Oklahoma casino enthusiasts should definitely shop around and look at potential bonuses before settling on an online casino once the practice is legalized, and Gambling.com is a great place to start as we review all the bonuses to let you know which are the best.

Some sites offer a matched deposit up to a certain amount, like $1,000. Basically they double your money right at sign-up. That’s real money you can use in your account, but some casinos might require a player to wager a certain amount before they can access the bonus funds, and not all games may count the same toward fulfilling the requirements. Be sure to check the terms and conditions.

The deposit match bonus is different than a no-deposit bonus, which is typically a small cash amount (perhaps $25 or so) with no deposit required and easier playthrough requirements.

Free spins are another popular bonus for online slot machine players. Basically the casino deposits a certain number of tokens or coins that can be used instead of a players’ own deposit money to play online slots. They can keep any of the winnings, and they don’t need to risk anything.

Refer-a-friend bonus can be taken advantage of more than once. Basically a player can find a friend or acquaintance to sign up at the same online casino, and the player will receive a bonus in their account as soon as the person they referred signs up. Sometimes the funds might not be available until the referred player has wagered a certain amount.

Every online casino is different with varying bonus offers and referrals. But all the best ones have them, and new players should definitely shop around to take advantage of what amounts to free money.

Oklahoma Online Gambling Laws & History

Oklahoma instituted a sweeping gambling ban in 1916, a policy that would remain in place for nearly a century before the Sooner State began to loosen its gambling policies.

The state first began to recognize legal horse race betting in 1982. It was approved by a majority of counties in the state and led to the implementation of several racetracks, which were also permitted to have electronic gaming machines.

Oklahoma began to allow legal bingo games in 1987, and the changing tides eventually led to a gambling compact with Oklahoma tribes. This allowed for bingo and some electronic games, as well as pari-mutuel horse betting, on tribal lands.

The Charitable Games Act was passed in 1992 and allowed for pull tabs, bingo and other types of raffles. In 2004, the state finally approved Class 3 games and opened the door for different types of electronic games, slot machines and table games at tribal casinos. The Oklahoma State Lottery was approved and rolled out in 2005.

Oklahoma Sports Betting

Oklahoma hasn’t had any luck advancing legal sports betting legislation. The U.S. Supreme Court gave individual states the power to legalize sports gambling with a 2018 decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. Oklahoma, which has been slow to adopt gaming legislation in the past, so far hasn’t moved to include sports gambling as an option for Sooner State residents.

When Will Oklahoma Legalize Online Sports Betting?

Oklahoma will first need to legalize land-based sports betting before online sports betting, which may or may not come at the same time. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt in 2020 attempted to authorize sports betting at certain tribal casinos, but the state Supreme Court ruled 7-1 against Stitt and decided he did not have the power to implement the new gambling laws.

We’ll have to wait and see if the governor or any further legislation can have more success in bringing legal sports betting to Oklahoma.

Daily Fantasy Sports Betting in Oklahoma

Like many states, Oklahoma hasn’t made a legal ruling for or against Daily Fantasy Sports. That means Oklahoma DFS players are free to participate in the popular contests with operators like DraftKings and FanDuel. This practice will continue as acceptable under this gray area of the law unless lawmakers rule definitively for or against DFS contests in the future.

Horse Betting in Oklahoma

Horse race betting in Oklahoma was legalized in 1982. Several racetracks on tribal land across the state now offer live racing, pari-mutuel racing and casino gaming with electron games and classic table games.

What Sports Can I Bet On When Oklahoma Legalizes Sports Betting?

Some states with legal sports betting have prohibited betting on in-state college teams, while others are all-inclusive. Some allow for betting on eSports. Others do not. We don’t know how Oklahoma would rule on bets for the Oklahoma Sooners or Oklahoma State Cowboys. Either way, a wide range of sports would certainly be available including:

• College football
• NFL
• College basketball
• NBA
• MLB
• NHL
• NASCAR
• Boxing/MMA
• PGA Tour golf
• ATP tennis
• WTA tennis
• Professional soccer

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