Legal Gambling In Oklahoma

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Oklahoma is just 45 minutes of where I sit in my home office as I write this post. Just over the Texas border, with Oklahoma is the world's largest casino, WinStar.

Another peculiarity refers to the legal gambling age in Oklahoma. The official minimum age is situated between 18 and 21 years old, giving each casino the possibility of choice. Some opt for the low limit of 18, this being the Winstar Casino or the Choctaw casino gambling age. Others have a different approach. Oklahoma State Statutes Title 21, § 941 delineates 'poker, roulette, craps, gambling games played with cards, dice, credits or any representative of value' all as forms of illegal gambling and makes it a felony to be engaged in the business of those games, but sports gambling is not included. Sports betting won de facto legalization in.

WinStar is probably the most well-known casino in Oklahoma, which is itself a newcomer to the American casino scene.

But it's not a a gambling destination to overlook when you're planning your next casino vacation.

The History of Gambling in Oklahoma

Gambling in Oklahoma has a recent history.

The Sooner State made horse racing legal in 1982. Compared to Nevada, Oklahoma was late to the gambling party. Nevada legalized gambling in 1949.

Oklahoma would wait another 10 years before making it legal to play bingo for money. If your grandma won money playing bingo before 1992 in OK, it was probably under the table.

In 2003, Oklahoma would legalize the lottery. This was in keeping with a nationwide trend of setting up state-run lotteries. People were driving across state lines to play the lottery.

Oklahoma saw this as a lost revenue opportunity and created their own lottery commission. Now, instead of their residents traveling to Texas to buy tickets, they could spend their lottery dollars in their home state.

Here's a side note:

The Oklahoma lottery largely funds education within the state and the state's teacher retirement fund. Most states use lottery profits to fund education, wildlife protection, and other public improvements within their state.

Casinos became legal the same year that lotteries became legal. 2004 was a big year for the Sooner State. There are quite a few requirements for casinos in Oklahoma. I will get into that shortly. All casinos in Oklahoma are required to be located and operated by native tribes.

Laws Surrounding Casinos in Oklahoma

Here are the basic gambling/ casino rules for the state of Oklahoma:

What Is the Legal Gambling Age in Oklahoma?

18-21. The age range depends on the casino. Make sure to check the age requirements before visiting any Oklahoma casino.

Can Anyone Open a Casino?

No. The state mandated that the casinos in Oklahoma must be located on native lands and run by native tribes. This mandate is spelled out that native tribes have an exclusivity agreement with the state and pay 4-10% tax for this agreement.

Native tribes were the primary operators of horse tracks and most of the state's bingo halls. Once the state legalized casinos, the native tribe racetracks and bingo halls converted to casinos.

In the last year, the governor of Oklahoma has challenged the casino laws saying that as of Jan.1st, 2020 casino gambling is illegal. The 3 largest native tribes, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Chickasaw have pushed back on the governor's stance and asked for clarification.

Pay close attention to this story as it unfolds. This could be a huge shift in native lands casinos in this country. Oklahoma Governor Stitt has filed a lawsuit to halt operation of native casinos in his state.

Is There Anything Else I Need to Know About Oklahoma Gambling Laws?

Yes, there are a few quirks to Oklahoma's gambling laws.

The first quirky law every casino has in common – there are ante requirements for all casino games. The ante varies depending on the game. Blackjack tables have a 50-cent ante, and craps and roulette tables have a $1.00 ante. It's weird, but it's also part of playing table games in the state.

Best Three Casinos to Visit in Oklahoma

This is my list of my favorite casinos and casino resorts to visit in the Sooner State. They are in no particular order. Some of the casinos you've heard of and some of the casinos are off the beaten path.

WinStar – Thackerville, OK

Let's get this one off the table. WinStar is Oklahoma's, America's, and the World's largest casino. WInStar is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation.

This truly mega casino opened its doors as the WinStar Casino the same year that Oklahoma legalized gambling in casinos. 2004 was a game changer for the native tribe gambling establishments.

WinStar renamed itself as the WinStar Word Casino and Resort in 2013. This same year it beat out Foxwoods Casino, a native lands casino in CT, as the largest casino in the world.

WInStar boasts 370,00 square feet with a poker room made up of 55 tables, over 8,500 gaming machines, over 100 gambling tables, keno, and a high roller suite.

If you're looking for entertainment options, WInStar is home to the Global Events Center, a concert venue that has over 3,500 seats. Famous acts make tour stops on a regular basis.

I was able to see one of my favorite TV actors, Jerry Seinfeld, do his standup act there in the summer of 2019.

If you're a foodie like my husband and I, you'll be looking for dining options. WinStar World Casino and Resort offers options for all tastes and budget options.

Wanting a classic steak house experience?

Check.

Want a quick bite to soak up last night's revelries before hitting the casino floor?

Check.

Your kid only eats spaghetti?

They've got Italian food too.

Don't forget that WinStar also had its own PGA designed golf course. If you're a fan of the Netflix hit documentary, Tiger King, it's just a short drive to visit Joe Exotic's former zoo.

WinStar is unique in its size and location. It's just over an hour drive from the Dalls-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the largest cities in America. This also makes traveling to the mega casino resort a breeze.

If you're new to gambling in Oklahoma casinos, then WInStar World Casino and Resort is a great place to start.

Don't get lost, though.

My son's college roommate was there for a bachelor party and was lost for four hours. With a dead phone. And a little tipsy.

You've been warned.

Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant, OK

Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, OK is the flagship location of the Choctaw Nation's chain of casinos and resorts. The Durant location is located on 50 acres belonging to the Choctaw Nation.

As required by Oklahoma gaming laws, Choctaw properties are managed and owned by the tribal nation. The profits go to improvement projects for the native nation.

The Durant casino and resort has a 218,884 sq. Foot casino floor. You can play one of the over 4,800 gaming machines, place a bet (with an ante of course) at any of the over 80 table games. Choctaw Durant also offers a horse racing sportsbook.

There are a variety of dining and entertainment options. The resort features multiple pools with cabanas that can be reserved.

Are you thinking of making it a family trip?

The resort offers bowling, shopping, a movie theater, and an arcade.

The Choctaw Casino and Resort is a great option for families that are looking for a a family getaway with adult gambling and entertainment options.

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Just like WinStar, Choctaw Durant is only a 1.5-hour drive from DFW airport.

Artesian Hotel Casino – Sulphur, OK

The high-end experience at Artesian Hotel Casino is a fantastic option for an adult-only weekend getaway. Located in Sulphur, OK, the casino and hotel is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation as per Oklahoma gaming laws.

The Artesian is much smaller than the other two casinos resorts on my list. The boutique hotel and casino opened April 2013. The casino floor is 15,000 square feet of gaming featuring high roller rooms, baccarat, blackjack, and poker.

Artesian Hotel Casino is an excellent romantic weekend getaway option. You can book a spa day, like my husband did for our 25th wedding anniversary, at their award-winning spa, the SOLE'SERNITY.

Their dining options are reminiscent of country club offerings with a flushed-out wine list. The three dining establishment offer everything from a gourmet eggs benedict to a house-aged rib eye. My personal favorite drink offering is the Tennessee Fir Mule at the Fountain Club.

The hotel rooms are splendid with décor. The rooms range in size and amenities. They remind me of a less loud version of the W Chicago.

Much like the other two casino resorts on this list, this hotel and casino is a short drive from DFW airport, clocking in at about 2 hours. For me, a spa and gambling getaway is worth the slightly longer drive.

Conclusion

I hope you have better grasp of the casino offering from Oklahoma's diverse gaming industry. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what Oklahoma's gambling landscape has to offer.

There are 60 casinos in Oklahoma. All of them are owned and managed by native tribes. The fact that the tribes redistribute the profits to improvements within their communities is a feel-good win for me as well.

I would love to hear your feedback and questions. Leave a comment below.

Oklahoma Gambling Crimes & Gaming Crimes

Gambling and Internet gambling are illegal in the United States, except in lawfully recognized Indian gaming facilities, certain gaming cruises or ships, and in states where gaming has been legalized (Nevada and South Dakota). While some gaming is permitted in Oklahoma, it is limited by statute. Except when gambling has been expressly permitted and regulated by law, you should consider that gambling is probably illegal. We represent those charged with Oklahoma gambling crimes and violations of state and federal gambling laws.

Federal Gambling Crimes

Title 18, Section 1955, is the principal provision concerning illegal gambling in the United States. Internet gambling is also prohibited by Title 31, Section 5363. When gambling allegations are filed, it is common to include other crimes such as conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 371), racketeering or RICO (18 U.S.C. §§ 1951-1960), money laundering (§ 1956) or engaging in an monetary transactions derived from specified unlawful conduct (§ 1957). We have set forth some of the primary federal statutes prohibiting gambling in the U.S.:

§ 1955 Illegal Gambling Businesses

(a) Whoever conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns all or part of an illegal gambling business shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. (b) As used in this section– (1) 'illegal gambling business' means a gambling business which– (i) is a violation of the law of a State or political subdivision in which it is conducted; (ii) involves five or more persons who conduct, finance, manage, supervise, direct, or own all or part of such business; and (iii) has been or remains in substantially continuous operation for a period in excess of thirty days or has a gross revenue of $2,000 in any single day. (2) 'gambling' includes but is not limited to pool-selling, bookmaking, maintaining slot machines, roulette wheels or dice tables, and conducting lotteries, policy, bolita or numbers games, or selling chances therein. (3) 'State' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States. (c) If five or more persons conduct, finance, manage, supervise, direct, or own all or part of a gambling business and such business operates for two or more successive days, then, for the purpose of obtaining warrants for arrests, interceptions, and other searches and seizures, probable cause that the business receives gross revenue in excess of $2,000 in any single day shall be deemed to have been established. (d) Any property, including money, used in violation of the provisions of this section may be seized and forfeited to the United States.

All provisions of law relating to the seizures, summary, and judicial forfeiture procedures, and condemnation of vessels, vehicles, merchandise, and baggage for violation of the customs laws; the disposition of such vessels, vehicles, merchandise, and baggage or the proceeds from such sale; the remission or mitigation of such forfeitures; and the compromise of claims and the award of compensation to informers in respect of such forfeitures shall apply to seizures and forfeitures incurred or alleged to have been incurred under the provisions of this section, insofar as applicable and not inconsistent with such provisions. Such duties as are imposed upon the collector of customs or any other person in respect to the seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, merchandise, and baggage under the customs laws shall be performed with respect to seizures and forfeitures of property used or intended for use in violation of this section by such officers, agents, or other persons as may be designated for that purpose by the Attorney General. (e) This section shall not apply to any bingo game, lottery, or similar game of chance conducted by an organization exempt from tax under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if no part of the gross receipts derived from such activity inures to the benefit of any private shareholder, member, or employee of such organization except as compensation for actual expenses incurred by him in the conduct of such activity.

§ 3702 Sports Betting

Title 28, § 3702, makes sports gambling on amateur and professional sports a crime. The law provides: It shall be unlawful for – (1) a governmental entity to sponsor, operate, advertise, promote, license, or authorize by law or compact, or (2) a person to sponsor, operate, advertise, or promote, pursuant to the law or compact of a governmental entity, a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme based, directly or indirectly (through the use of geographical references or otherwise), on one or more competitive games in which amateur or professional athletes participate, or are intended to participate, or on one or more performances of such athletes in such games.

§ 1084 Illegal Use of Wire Communications

Title 18 U.S.C. § 1084 (a) prohibits the use of wire communication facilities (i.e., the Internet or telephone or fax) to facilitate gambling. That section reads: Transmission of wagering information – Whoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

§ 5363 Accepting Financial Instruments for Unlawful Internet Gambling

Title 31 U.S.C. § 5363, provides: No person engaged in the business of betting or wagering may knowingly accept, in connection with the participation of another person in unlawful Internet gambling– (1) credit, or the proceeds of credit, extended to or on behalf of such other person (including credit extended through the use of a credit card); (2) an electronic fund transfer, or funds transmitted by or through a money transmitting business, or the proceeds of an electronic fund transfer or money transmitting service, from or on behalf of such other person; (3) any check, draft, or similar instrument which is drawn by or on behalf of such other person and is drawn on or payable at or through any financial institution; or (4) the proceeds of any other form of financial transaction, as the Secretary and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may jointly prescribe by regulation, which involves a financial institution as a payor or financial intermediary on behalf of or for the benefit of such other person.

§ 1960 Illegal Money Transmitting Business Act

Congress, concerned that those engaged in money laundering were using money transmitting services rather than traditional financial institutions, passed the Illegal Money Transmitting Business Act of 1992, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 1960. That law makes it a crime in the United States to ' knowingly conduct, control, manage, supervise, direct, or own all or part of an unlicensed money transmitting business. Such activity if convicted shall result in fines and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years.'

Oklahoma

§§ 1956-1957 Money Laundering

Money laundering and engaging in monetary transactions from specified illegal activity is a federal crime as defined in 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957. Punishment for each shall be up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000 or up to twice the amount of the money laundered.

§ 1301 Importing or transporting lottery tickets

It is a crime to import foreign lottery tickets into the U.S. that involves any 'paper, certificate, or instrument purporting to be or to represent a ticket, chance, share, or interest in or dependent upon the event of a lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance . . .' Such crime is punishable by fine or imprisonment of not more than two years, or both. Horse Racing Legal–State by State

Pursuant to the Interstate Horse Racing Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 3001 et seq, horse racing is governed state by state. No other state can prohibit another state from regulating its own horse racing. The State Horse Racing Commission regulates horse racing in Oklahoma.

Legal Gambling In Oklahoma

Just like WinStar, Choctaw Durant is only a 1.5-hour drive from DFW airport.

Artesian Hotel Casino – Sulphur, OK

The high-end experience at Artesian Hotel Casino is a fantastic option for an adult-only weekend getaway. Located in Sulphur, OK, the casino and hotel is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation as per Oklahoma gaming laws.

The Artesian is much smaller than the other two casinos resorts on my list. The boutique hotel and casino opened April 2013. The casino floor is 15,000 square feet of gaming featuring high roller rooms, baccarat, blackjack, and poker.

Artesian Hotel Casino is an excellent romantic weekend getaway option. You can book a spa day, like my husband did for our 25th wedding anniversary, at their award-winning spa, the SOLE'SERNITY.

Their dining options are reminiscent of country club offerings with a flushed-out wine list. The three dining establishment offer everything from a gourmet eggs benedict to a house-aged rib eye. My personal favorite drink offering is the Tennessee Fir Mule at the Fountain Club.

The hotel rooms are splendid with décor. The rooms range in size and amenities. They remind me of a less loud version of the W Chicago.

Much like the other two casino resorts on this list, this hotel and casino is a short drive from DFW airport, clocking in at about 2 hours. For me, a spa and gambling getaway is worth the slightly longer drive.

Conclusion

I hope you have better grasp of the casino offering from Oklahoma's diverse gaming industry. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what Oklahoma's gambling landscape has to offer.

There are 60 casinos in Oklahoma. All of them are owned and managed by native tribes. The fact that the tribes redistribute the profits to improvements within their communities is a feel-good win for me as well.

I would love to hear your feedback and questions. Leave a comment below.

Oklahoma Gambling Crimes & Gaming Crimes

Gambling and Internet gambling are illegal in the United States, except in lawfully recognized Indian gaming facilities, certain gaming cruises or ships, and in states where gaming has been legalized (Nevada and South Dakota). While some gaming is permitted in Oklahoma, it is limited by statute. Except when gambling has been expressly permitted and regulated by law, you should consider that gambling is probably illegal. We represent those charged with Oklahoma gambling crimes and violations of state and federal gambling laws.

Federal Gambling Crimes

Title 18, Section 1955, is the principal provision concerning illegal gambling in the United States. Internet gambling is also prohibited by Title 31, Section 5363. When gambling allegations are filed, it is common to include other crimes such as conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 371), racketeering or RICO (18 U.S.C. §§ 1951-1960), money laundering (§ 1956) or engaging in an monetary transactions derived from specified unlawful conduct (§ 1957). We have set forth some of the primary federal statutes prohibiting gambling in the U.S.:

§ 1955 Illegal Gambling Businesses

(a) Whoever conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns all or part of an illegal gambling business shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. (b) As used in this section– (1) 'illegal gambling business' means a gambling business which– (i) is a violation of the law of a State or political subdivision in which it is conducted; (ii) involves five or more persons who conduct, finance, manage, supervise, direct, or own all or part of such business; and (iii) has been or remains in substantially continuous operation for a period in excess of thirty days or has a gross revenue of $2,000 in any single day. (2) 'gambling' includes but is not limited to pool-selling, bookmaking, maintaining slot machines, roulette wheels or dice tables, and conducting lotteries, policy, bolita or numbers games, or selling chances therein. (3) 'State' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States. (c) If five or more persons conduct, finance, manage, supervise, direct, or own all or part of a gambling business and such business operates for two or more successive days, then, for the purpose of obtaining warrants for arrests, interceptions, and other searches and seizures, probable cause that the business receives gross revenue in excess of $2,000 in any single day shall be deemed to have been established. (d) Any property, including money, used in violation of the provisions of this section may be seized and forfeited to the United States.

All provisions of law relating to the seizures, summary, and judicial forfeiture procedures, and condemnation of vessels, vehicles, merchandise, and baggage for violation of the customs laws; the disposition of such vessels, vehicles, merchandise, and baggage or the proceeds from such sale; the remission or mitigation of such forfeitures; and the compromise of claims and the award of compensation to informers in respect of such forfeitures shall apply to seizures and forfeitures incurred or alleged to have been incurred under the provisions of this section, insofar as applicable and not inconsistent with such provisions. Such duties as are imposed upon the collector of customs or any other person in respect to the seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, merchandise, and baggage under the customs laws shall be performed with respect to seizures and forfeitures of property used or intended for use in violation of this section by such officers, agents, or other persons as may be designated for that purpose by the Attorney General. (e) This section shall not apply to any bingo game, lottery, or similar game of chance conducted by an organization exempt from tax under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if no part of the gross receipts derived from such activity inures to the benefit of any private shareholder, member, or employee of such organization except as compensation for actual expenses incurred by him in the conduct of such activity.

§ 3702 Sports Betting

Title 28, § 3702, makes sports gambling on amateur and professional sports a crime. The law provides: It shall be unlawful for – (1) a governmental entity to sponsor, operate, advertise, promote, license, or authorize by law or compact, or (2) a person to sponsor, operate, advertise, or promote, pursuant to the law or compact of a governmental entity, a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme based, directly or indirectly (through the use of geographical references or otherwise), on one or more competitive games in which amateur or professional athletes participate, or are intended to participate, or on one or more performances of such athletes in such games.

§ 1084 Illegal Use of Wire Communications

Title 18 U.S.C. § 1084 (a) prohibits the use of wire communication facilities (i.e., the Internet or telephone or fax) to facilitate gambling. That section reads: Transmission of wagering information – Whoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

§ 5363 Accepting Financial Instruments for Unlawful Internet Gambling

Title 31 U.S.C. § 5363, provides: No person engaged in the business of betting or wagering may knowingly accept, in connection with the participation of another person in unlawful Internet gambling– (1) credit, or the proceeds of credit, extended to or on behalf of such other person (including credit extended through the use of a credit card); (2) an electronic fund transfer, or funds transmitted by or through a money transmitting business, or the proceeds of an electronic fund transfer or money transmitting service, from or on behalf of such other person; (3) any check, draft, or similar instrument which is drawn by or on behalf of such other person and is drawn on or payable at or through any financial institution; or (4) the proceeds of any other form of financial transaction, as the Secretary and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may jointly prescribe by regulation, which involves a financial institution as a payor or financial intermediary on behalf of or for the benefit of such other person.

§ 1960 Illegal Money Transmitting Business Act

Congress, concerned that those engaged in money laundering were using money transmitting services rather than traditional financial institutions, passed the Illegal Money Transmitting Business Act of 1992, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 1960. That law makes it a crime in the United States to ' knowingly conduct, control, manage, supervise, direct, or own all or part of an unlicensed money transmitting business. Such activity if convicted shall result in fines and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years.'

§§ 1956-1957 Money Laundering

Money laundering and engaging in monetary transactions from specified illegal activity is a federal crime as defined in 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957. Punishment for each shall be up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000 or up to twice the amount of the money laundered.

§ 1301 Importing or transporting lottery tickets

It is a crime to import foreign lottery tickets into the U.S. that involves any 'paper, certificate, or instrument purporting to be or to represent a ticket, chance, share, or interest in or dependent upon the event of a lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance . . .' Such crime is punishable by fine or imprisonment of not more than two years, or both. Horse Racing Legal–State by State

Pursuant to the Interstate Horse Racing Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 3001 et seq, horse racing is governed state by state. No other state can prohibit another state from regulating its own horse racing. The State Horse Racing Commission regulates horse racing in Oklahoma.

§§ 1962-1963 Racketeering & RICO

It is a federal crime to engage in a business or to receive or possess property constituting or derived from any proceeds from racketeering activity in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 1962. This is commonly referenced as RICO activity (short for Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations). Penalties range up to 20 years.There are other federal and state gambling or gaming laws and regulations that are beyond the scope of this web page. This page is intended to provide information concerning the specified federal gambling laws.

State Gambling Crimes

The State of Oklahoma also prohibits gambling except as expressly provided by law.

§ 941 Illegal Gambling

Legal Gambling Age In Oklahoma

Except as provided in the Oklahoma Charity Games Act (3A Okla. Stat. §§ 401 et seq.), every person who opens, or causes to be opened, or who conducts, whether for hire or not, or carries on either poker, roulette, craps or any banking or percentage, or any gambling game played with dice, cards or any device, for money, checks, credits, or any representatives of value, or who either as owner or employee, whether for hire or not, deals for those engaged in any such game, shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a term of not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years.

§ 982 Commercial Gambling

A. Commercial gambling is: 1. Operating or receiving all or part of the earnings of a gambling place; 2. Receiving, recording or forwarding bets or offers to bet or, with intent to receive, record or forward bets or offers to bet, possessing facilities to do so; 3. For gain, becoming a custodian of anything of value bet or offered to be bet; 4. Conducting a lottery or with intent to conduct a lottery possessing facilities to do so; 5. Setting up for use or collecting the proceeds of any gambling device; or 6. Alone or with others, owning, controlling, managing or financing a gambling business. B. Any person found guilty of commercial gambling shall be guilty of a felony and punished by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years or a fine of not more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

§ 991 Illegal Horse Racing & Betting

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Except as provided in the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act, it is unlawful for any person, association or corporation to bet or wager on the result of speed or power of endurance of animals or beasts (i.e., horse and dog racing) or to set up or occupy any room, tent or building t permit such gambling activity. Some violations of § 991 are misdemeanors, while the 'operation' of the gambling facility is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.

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