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Poll Finds Gaming Issue Most Opposed State Question

27 October 2004

While referendums to increase the Oklahoma tobacco tax and create an education lottery are receiving substantial support, a new poll shows a proposal to give the state some authority over Indian casinos is running into the most opposition.

Oklahoma Gambling Supporters Outpace Opponents

14 October 2004

News Brief: Supporters of a state question that would allow casino-type gambling at Oklahoma's horse racing tracks have raised nearly eight times as much money as groups that oppose the expansion of gambling in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Casino Debate Escalates

12 October 2004

News Brief: Public debate heated up Monday over Oklahoma's upcoming vote on proposals that would and expand gaming and establish a statewide lottery.

Oklahoma Tribe Approves Land Deal

7 October 2004

News Brief: In a first step toward establishing a casino in southwest Ohio, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has approved an agreement to purchase 150 acres of land off Interstate 75 in Monroe.

Casino Entrepreneur Rises in Ranks

27 September 2004

Gary Green’s high-speed ascension as the operator of two of the largest casinos in the Midwest is matched only by the three other casino projects he has on the table to open before the end of 2005.

Oklahoma Group Requests Share of Casino Profits

16 September 2004

News Brief: A group of Chickasaws are asking the Oklahoma legislature to share some of the profits from gaming, smoke shops and other successful tribal ventures directly with Chickasaw voters.

Oklahoma City Flights Planned by Las Vegas Carrier

15 September 2004

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will begin nonstop round trips between Oklahoma City and McCarran International Airport next month.

Wyandotte Nation Ends Claim

18 August 2004

The Wyandotte Nation has ended its pursuit of 1,920 acres of land near downtown, saying it won't appeal a dismissal of its claim.

Oklahoma Tribes Assert Land Claims in Other States

16 August 2004

News Brief: At least four Oklahoma tribes are asserting claims to land in other states where they want to build casinos.

Oklahoma Tribe Opens Casino

22 July 2004

News Brief: The Osage Tribe’s Million Dollar Elm Tree Casino in Sand Springs will open to the public Thursday, July 22.

Choctaw Casino to Expand

7 July 2004

News Brief: When construction is finished, the Choctaw Casino in Pocola, Oklahoma, will expand from 22,000 square feet to 78,000 square feet and result in more than 80 new jobs.

Embezzler Planned to Pay Back Money With Casino Winnings

29 June 2004

News Brief: A woman who officials say confessed to embezzling cash from Payne County allegedly used the money to gamble at casinos.

Oklahoma Casino Tribes Ordered to Hand Over Records

8 June 2004

News Brief: The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have been ordered to hand over financial records to a federal grand jury.

Oklahoma Court Won't Reconsider Cockfighting Law

8 June 2004

News Brief: The Oklahoma Supreme Court refused Monday to reconsider its ruling upholding the constitutionality of Oklahoma's cockfighting ban.

Oklahoma Governor Signs Slot Referendum Bill

20 May 2004

News Brief: Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry on Wednesday signed into law a bill that will allow state voters to decide whether racetracks can expand gaming to offer patrons slot machines in addition to pari-mutuel wagering.

Oklahoman Tribes to Resolve Land Claims

20 May 2004

News Brief: Two Oklahoma tribes stand to make more than $1 billion over a decade from a Colorado casino proposed to resolve the tribes' land claims.

Oklahoma Senators Approved Cockfighting Vote

20 May 2004

News Brief: Oklahoma senators approved a proposed statewide vote to reduce the penalties for cockfighting.

Oklahoma House Approves Casino Bill

13 May 2004

News Brief: The Oklahoma House passed a measure today calling for a Nov. 2 statewide vote that will allow casino games at Oklahoma's horse-race tracks and allow some regulation of tribal casinos.

Vote on New Oklahoma Gaming Compact Looms

12 May 2004

News Brief: A vote on bringing a revamped version of Oklahoma’s state/tribal gaming compact to public referendum could come as early as today in the House of Representatives.

Cherokee Plan to Build Casino

7 May 2004

News Brief: Angered by another tribe's recent purchase of Blue Ribbon Downs racetrack, Cherokee Principal Chief Chad Smith announced Wednesday that his tribe will establish a casino three miles away.

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