Oklahoma House repeals tribal-state gaming act

Thursday, May 13, 2004  

The Oklahoma House has joined the Senate in repealing the tribal-state gaming compact act.

Large tribes, notably the Chickasaw, Cherokee and Choctaw nations, lobbied heavily to get SB 553 passed. They are now convinced they can get Oklahoma voters to legalize certain electronic casino machines for tribal casinos and three racetracks.

The bill that repealed SB553 calls for a November 2 vote. Opponents of the compact say this provision may be illegal and are gathering signatures for an initiative petition.

Get the Story:
Track gaming bill on its way to governor after House vote (The Daily Oklahoman 5/13)
House OKs gaming vote (The Daily Oklahoman 5/12)
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New Oklahoma gaming compact has Cherokee support (The Native American Times 5/12)