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HB 4309

Amusements and sports; Electronic Pull-Tab Device Act; approval; Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission; memory; secure location; operation or outcome; attributes; illegal entry; rules; definitions; terms; codification; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Pae

Oklahoma bill authorizes ABLE Commission to regulate electronic pull-tab gambling devices in licensed establishments with security requirements and operational oversight.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 4309

Legislative bill overview

HB 4309 establishes a regulatory framework for Electronic Pull-Tab Devices in Oklahoma, granting the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission (ABLE Commission) authority to approve, regulate, and oversee these gambling devices. The bill defines operational parameters, security requirements, memory functions, and compliance standards while creating penalties for illegal operation or unauthorized access.

Why is this important

Electronic pull-tab devices represent a significant expansion of gaming in Oklahoma, potentially generating tax revenue and affecting alcohol-serving establishments where these devices would operate. The legislation directly impacts the state's gaming landscape, regulatory enforcement capacity, and the economic interests of bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues seeking to install these machines.

Potential points of contention

  • Gambling expansion concerns: Consumer and faith-based groups may oppose normalizing pull-tab gambling in retail locations beyond traditional casinos, citing addiction and social harm risks
  • ABLE Commission scope creep: Questions about whether an alcohol enforcement agency should oversee gaming devices, potentially stretching regulatory resources and blurring jurisdictional boundaries
  • Revenue versus regulation costs: Unclear whether tax revenue generated justifies regulatory infrastructure needed for "secure location" monitoring and "illegal entry" enforcement provisions
  • Device memory and audit trails: Technical security standards may impose significant compliance costs on small businesses while raising data privacy questions about device memory storage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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