Tag: Tribes

Gambling deadline passes without any renegotiation

January 16, 2020

Two tribes agree to an eight-month extension Despite the expiration of the state gambling compact, Oklahoma’s tribal casino’s continued to operate in January as some tribes refused to extend the time to negotiate with Gov. Kevin Stitt. Under the 15-year-old compact, the tribes had exclusive rights to gambling operations in the state. Stitt wants a…

OCPA: The tribal gambling compacts need renegotiation

November 28, 2019

OKLAHOMA CITY—A new report by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) highlights the need for Oklahoma to renegotiate its gaming compacts. “It’s clear from the data, Oklahoma casino operators are getting an incredibly special deal,” said Jonathan Small, OCPA president. “I encourage everyone to read this report. After doing so, there should be no…