Several states are progressing with banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos, but Oklahoma is not going to be one of them. At least, likely not with Senate Bill 1589.
This is because Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed SB1589.
The bill had passed both chambers with overwhelming support. The House passed it by a 65-21 vote and the Senate approved it by a unanimous vote back in March. The bill included specific language regarding dual-currency sweepstakes casinos:
“Representative of value” includes any and all currency used as part of a dual-currency system of payment that allows a person to exchange such currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent, or any chance to win any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.”
Oklahoma sweepstakes casinos may be staying put
Had SB1589 been signed into law, Oklahoma’s sweepstakes casino ban would’ve taken effect on Nov. 1. Operators without a tribal partnership would have been prohibited from running an online gambling platform from within the state lines. This would have included sweepstakes casinos, under the state’s gambling laws.
The dual-currency model referenced above refers to Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins, which are the two different currencies offered by the majority of sweepstakes casinos. Sweeps Coins are the ones that can be redeemed for cash prizes or gift cards. Gold Coins have no real money value.
Door not closed on state bans
So far in 2026, the governors of Maine and Indiana have signed bills banning sweepstakes casinos.
Could Tennessee and Louisiana be next?
In Tennessee, Senate Bill 2136 has been approved by both chambers and is awaiting Gov. Bill Lee’s signature.
Two bills, meanwhile, have passed in Louisiana and are being considered by Gov. Jeff Landry. One, House Bill 883, classifies dual-currency gaming as illegal gambling by computer. The other, House Bill 53, classifies gambling by computer as a racketeering offense.
The bottom line is banning dual currency sweeps casinos has been a hot topic since 2025. New York, California, and New Jersey outlawed dual-currency platforms last year. Minnesota and Washington, DC are also considering similar legislation.
