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Oklahoma lawmakers send sweepstakes casino ban to governor

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Oklahoma lawmakers sent Senate Bill 1589 to the governor on 5 May 2026 after the House approved it 65–21 on 4 May. The bill would classify specified online sweepstakes games as gambling crimes and make violations a Class C2 felony; it would take effect on 1 November if signed. The source identifies the governor as Jeff Landry in one passage and refers to Stitt elsewhere.

The bill could expose operators and suppliers supporting covered sweepstakes games to felony penalties in Oklahoma.

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New Jersey Senate sends sweepstakes casino ban bill to governor

Reportedly, New Jersey's Senate passed Assembly Bill A5447 by 34 votes to 5, sending it to Governor Phil Murphy. The bill would ban sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems, with penalties of $100,000 for a first offence and up to $250,000 for repeat violations. The Social and Promotional Games Association has urged the governor to reject the measure.

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