The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma plans to bid on an non-Indian racetrack whose owner has entered bankruptcy proceedings.
The tribe hopes to turn the Remington Park racetrack and gaming facility into a destination resort, Gov. Bill Anoatubby said. "We’ve talked about maybe adding a hotel," Anoatubby told The Oklahoman. "Obviously, the facility needs improvement."
The tribe will bid on the track through Global Gaming Solutions, a subsidiary. But the facility will be operated under state law.
"The tribal sovereignty issue is not an issue with Global Gaming,” Anoatubby said. "They operate just like any other company.”
The Shawnee Tribe has proposed an off-reservation casino not far from Remington Park. Local officials oppose the project.
The Chickasaw Nation also plans to bid on Lone Star Park in Texas. Remington and Lone Star are being sold by Magna Entertainment Corp..
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