Oklahoma – Gambling in America
Pari-mutuel wagering was authorized by a 58 percent vote of the Oklahoma citizens in 1982. One major thoroughbred track was established, but it ceased operations for financial reasons. Several quarterhorse tracks continue to operate.
The state has no lottery; however, charity bingo games are permitted. Several Native American tribes have sought compacts so that they could offer full casino gambling, but the state has refused to negotiate. The tribes have compacts for offtrack betting facilities. Also, Oklahoma tribes pioneered the establishment of a multistate, multitribal satellite bingo gambling operation that has offered prizes up to a million dollars.
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