Oklahoma lawmakers, tribes and OKC Thunder agree on sports betting bill

Oklahoma lawmakers, tribal nations, and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached an agreement on a sports betting bill that would legalize and regulate sports wagering in the state. The deal, which involved negotiations between the state legislature, Native American tribes who operate casinos, and the NBA franchise, outlines a framework for how sports betting would be conducted and how revenues would be shared. The agreement marks a significant step toward legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma, which has long been complicated by the prominent role of tribal gaming in the state.