Indian casinos in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has more tribal casinos than any other state. Here is how many there are, who runs and regulates them, and why the gambling age is not the same everywhere.
Answer first
90s| Question | Oklahoma fact | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| How many tribal venues? | 141 in our directory | Includes bingo halls and travel stops |
| Casinos with Vegas-style games? | 138 | State compliance report, FY2026 |
| How many tribes? | 33 with a state compact | Each runs its own venues |
| Gambling age? | 18 or 21 | 21 where alcohol is served |
| Online casino? | Not legal | Only in-person play |
In short
Key takeaways
- Our directory lists 141 tribal casinos and gaming venues in Oklahoma, more than any other state.
- The state’s own compliance report counts 138 casinos with Vegas-style (Class III) games; our count is higher because it also includes bingo-style halls.
- The tribal-state compact sets 18 as the minimum age, but many casinos that serve alcohol require 21.
- Sports betting is not legal in Oklahoma; it would need changes to state law and the tribal compacts.
Key numbers
Oklahoma tribal gaming in numbers
Scope
Ages that do not cover every floor
No statewide floor age
This statute
18
Model compact floor
The state compact sets 18 as the minimum age, but not every casino uses it.
oklahoma.govThis compact
21
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock and Cherokee Casino floors require 21.
This compact
18 / 21
Osage
18 to play. 21 where alcohol is served, and for rooms.
Seminole house rules say 18 to enter, but those pages did not match three NIGC names, so the age is not copied onto those statuses.
Tribal venues by state, Oklahoma first
| State | Tribal venues | Example venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 141 | 7 Clans Casino Perry |
| California | 85 | Acorn Ridge Casino |
| Minnesota | 44 | 3 Bears Golf Course dba Berry's Liquor Store & Towing |
| Washington | 33 | 12 Tribes Coulee Dam Casino |
| Arizona | 29 | Apache Gold Casino Resort |
| Wisconsin | 27 | Bad River Lodge & Casino |
| Michigan | 25 | Bay Mills Resort & Casino |
| New Mexico | 24 | Apache Nugget Casino |
| New York | 19 | Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort |
| Montana | 16 | Big Arm Marina Casino |
| North Dakota | 14 | 4 Bears Casino and Lodge |
| Oregon | 11 | Chinook Winds Casino Resort |
| Idaho | 10 | Bannock Peak Casino |
| South Dakota | 10 | Dakota Connection Casino |
| Florida | 8 | Little Trail Casino |
| Kansas | 7 | Casino White Cloud |
542 tribal venues across 29 states in our directory.
Why the counts differ
Different sources count different things. The state compliance report counts only casinos with Vegas-style (Class III) games, and it does not publish their names.
Our directory also includes bingo-style (Class II) halls and small gaming areas at tribal travel stops, so its count is higher.
The Chickasaw and Choctaw nations run the most venues. Remington Park in Oklahoma City is a commercial racetrack, not a tribal casino.
Oklahoma tribal venues in our directory
| Venue | City | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Clans Casino Perry | Perry | Class II · Class III |
| 7 Clans Chilocco Gasino | Newkirk | Class II · Class III |
| 7 Clans First Council Casino | Newkirk | Class II · Class III |
| 7 Clans Paradise Casino | Red Rock | Class II · Class III |
| 7 Clans Red Rock Gasino | Red Rock | Class II · Class III |
| Ada Gaming Center | Ada | Class II · Class III |
| Apache Casino Hotel | Oklahoma | Class II · Class III |
| Apache Lonestar Casino | Oklahoma | Class II · Class III |
141 venues in total — see the full Oklahoma tribal casino directory.
Floor rules
Oklahoma gaming in four terms
Know before you sit
- State-Tribal Gaming Act (2004)
- State Question 712 let compacted tribes run electronic Class III games and nonhouse-banked card games.
- Class II
- Electronic bingo machines; no compact needed.
- Exclusivity fees
- Tribes pay the state 4%–10% of covered game revenue.
- Sports betting
- Not legal; no compact amendment has been approved.
Sequence
How to check an Oklahoma venue before you drive
Step 01
Open the venue card
Our tribal directory lists the operation.
Step 02
Check the tribe site
Hours, age and dining.
Step 03
Check the age
18 at many floors, 21 where alcohol is served.
Step 04
Bring ID
Tribal casinos check ID at the door or cage.
Keep reading
Related pages
- How many tribal casinos are in the US? →How many tribal casinos in the US? NIGC FY2025: 545 establishments, 246 tribes, 29 states.
- Class II vs Class III gaming →Class II is bingo and non-banked cards, tribe-regulated. Class III is other gaming and needs a Tribal-State compact.
- Oklahoma tribal casino directory →Every Oklahoma tribal venue in our directory.
- Are prediction markets legal in the US? →Are prediction markets legal? Event contracts sit in CFTC and state-court fights. Not a 50-state sportsbook map.
- Is online sports betting legal in the US? →Is online sports betting legal in the US? Not all 50.
- Is online poker legal in the US? →Is online poker legal in the US? com. Live in DE, MI, NJ, NV, PA.
- Is daily fantasy sports legal in the US? →Is daily fantasy sports legal? Only where a state licenses or registers it. California opinion 23-1001 says no.
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01Oklahoma tribal
Why do different sources give different numbers of Oklahoma casinos?
They count different things. The state compliance report counts 138 casinos with Vegas-style (Class III) games. Our directory, with 141 venues, also includes bingo-style halls such as Tishomingo Tobacco Games and small gaming areas at travel stops.
Is the gambling age 18 at every Oklahoma tribal casino?
No. The tribal-state compact sets 18 as the minimum, but each tribe can set a higher age. Cherokee Nation’s Hard Rock and Cherokee Casino floors require 21. Osage casinos allow 18 to play and 21 where alcohol is served. Check the casino’s own website before you go.
02More questions people ask
How many Indian casinos are in Oklahoma?
Our directory lists 141 tribal casinos and gaming venues in Oklahoma, more than any other state. That includes large resorts, smaller casinos, bingo halls and gaming at travel stops.
What is the gambling age in Oklahoma tribal casinos?
The compact sets 18 as the minimum, but many casinos that serve alcohol on the floor require 21. Check the specific venue.
Is sports betting legal in Oklahoma?
No. Sports betting would need a change to state law and compacts, and no proposal has passed as of October 2026.
Who regulates Oklahoma tribal casinos?
Each tribe has its own gaming commission. The National Indian Gaming Commission oversees tribal gaming at the federal level, and the state Office of Management and Enterprise Services checks that tribes follow their compacts.
Sources
- OMES Gaming Compliance Unit — FY2026 annual report · accessed Oct 14, 2026138 Class III facilities. 33 nations. Names not published. Fees $238,240,091.31.
- NIGC — Gaming Tribe Report (updated 2025-12-12) · accessed Oct 12, 2026Federal name list behind our Oklahoma venue records.
- OMES — Gaming Compliance · accessed Oct 14, 2026Tribes are primary regulators. Model compact floor is 18.
- National Indian Gaming Commission — Gaming tribes by state · accessed Oct 14, 2026IGRA classes and tribal operations.
- — — online sports betting (Oklahoma) · accessed Oct 13, 2026Oklahoma: not legal for online sports betting.