It’s a swing and a miss. Strike two for legalized sports gambling in Oklahoma, as a second attempt to pass legislation in as many years has failed, and whether or not the three strikes rule will apply still remains to be seen.

HB 3375 passed both chambers of the state legislation last Friday; however, a rider that would have allowed sports gambling, wasn’t included in the final version when it made it to Governor Mary Fallin’s desk for her signature. The bill did, however, expand tribal gaming agreements in the state, and now allows the tribes to offer “ball and dice” casino games. They had been prohibited since 2004.

Sports gambling is a touchy subject in the Midwest state, as Oklahoma tribes bring in almost $134 million to state coffers. That amount of money gives the tribes a lot of pull, and they have repeatedly fought against efforts to expand gambling operations. A similar bill introduced last year by Rep. Leslie Osborn attempted to legalize sports gambling, but died in committee.

This year’s bill would have authorized a 10% tax rate on sports gambling revenue. In a time that departments are clamoring for funds, it would have seemed like a welcome addition. The tribes provides around $100 million per year directly to the state’s Education Reform Revolving Fund, but this is apparently not enough, as teachers are currently on their eighth day of a strike for better wages and certain tax cuts.