Casino
May 16, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Sweepstakes Casino Bill
Lawmakers in Oklahoma voted to override an earlier veto of Gov. Kevin Stitt of Senate Bill 1589, formally putting into effect a ban on “online casino games,” including sweepstakes casinos. Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on SB1589 While SB 1589 is aimed at various aspects of gambling, sweepstakes casinos take center stage. These are platforms that […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Vetoes Bill Expanding Online Gambling
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has vetoed Senate Bill 1589, halting a proposal that sought to significantly broaden the state’s gambling laws to include online casino-style games and dual-currency sweepstakes platforms. Governor Vetoes Bill The bill, sponsored by Sen. Todd Gollihare and Rep. Scott Fetgatter, was introduced in the Senate in February. It passed the Senate […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Man Shot Dead by Authorities After Pulling Out a Gun in Casino Parking Lot
A man has been shot dead after pulling out a gun when approached by officials. This happened in the parking lot of WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The Victim Is Said to Have Threatened Officers with a Gun On March 19, the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department was tipped off about a suicidal person on the […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Quapaw Nation Celebrates Launch of Revamped Miami Casino
The Quapaw Nation just celebrated the grand opening of its refreshed Quapaw Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, welcoming its first post-revamp guests. As a result, visitors can now experience the property’s many slots or enjoy the premium dining options. The New Property Opened Its Doors The Quapaw Nation marked the opening of its new Quapaw Casino […]
Casino
November 14, 2025
Man Sentenced over $25M Embezzlement from Muscogee Creek Nation Casino
A Broken Arrow Man from Oklahoma has received a sentence in the case involving the embezzlement of nearly $25 million from the Muscogee Creek Nation Casino. Michael Anthony Houser, 36, has been found guilty of submitting fraudulent tax reports and theft of federal funds, and will now spend nearly six years behind bars. Houser on […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
Four Get Jail Time for Botched Heist at Oklahoma Casino
A North Texas man’s night of fun at Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, turned into a scary situation. Six months later, a Grayson County court has sentenced all four people involved in an armed robbery plan linked to the victim’s small casino prize. Four Convicted in Southmayd Gunpoint Robbery Tied to Casino Prize Prosecutors say […]
Casino
August 20, 2025
Two Arrested After Kidnapping a Woman from Oklahoma Casino
Two men, Luis Miguel Dominguez and Fernandez-Lux Morales, were arrested early Sunday in Arkansas after a woman reported that she had been kidnapped from the 7 Clans First Council Casino & Resort and sexually assaulted. The Assailants Were Promptly Arrested The arrest occurred after 1 am on August 17 when officers responded to a call […]
Sports
August 13, 2025
Oklahoma QB Denies Gambling Claims After Venmo Screenshots Emerge
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has denied betting on sports after screenshots of Venmo payments with gambling references started going around. John Mateer Explains 2022 Venmo Descriptions as ‘Inside Jokes,’ Not Bets The pictures, which spread on social media this week, show two payments from November 2022. Both had the words “sports gambling,” and one mentioned […]
Casino
July 8, 2025
WinStar Casino Shooting Suspect Still Missing
A deadly shooting at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, that took place over the weekend has left one dead, with the shooter still being sought. Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Took Over The shooting occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday on tribal land, according to the Love County Sheriff’s Office. Given that the Chickasaw Nation owns […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Oklahoma Attorney General Rejects United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond states that the Class III gaming compact submitted by the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) of Cherokee Indians to the US Department of the Interior (DOI) for federal approval is not legally valid. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Deems Gaming Compact Invalid In April, the United Keetoowah Band finalized and signed […]
