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Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

Friday, October 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first-ever interim study on sports betting on Thursday. Senator Coleman hosted the study in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee, which he chairs, to bring stakeholders to the table to discuss reaching a consensus on a framework for legalized sports betting in Oklahoma. “Oklahomans... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmaker wants to further sports betting conversation with interim study

Thursday, July 10 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Sports betting is something the Oklahoma legislature has not been able to get across the finish line for the past couple of years. However, one lawmaker is looking to keep the conversation going before next session. State Sen. Bill Coleman (R-Ponca City) is a fan of sports betting and wants to see... Read More.

Senate Committee Advances Three Sports Betting Bills, Including Thunder-Specific Proposal

Thursday, February 13 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The OKC Thunder have entered the chat regarding legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma. State senators in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee approved three sports betting bills in Oklahoma on Thursday, including one directly related to the NBA team. "To me, this is the best bet I've seen," said Chair of the Committee... Read More.