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Oklahoma Gaming Guidelines Expected by February

17 December 2004

Gaming at three Oklahoma race tracks could begin as early as next spring if federal gaming compacts are approved.

Oklahoma Lottery Commission Could be Appointed Soon

13 December 2004

The first step toward having a state lottery, the appointment of a seven member Oklahoma Lottery Commission, could be in place by the end of the month, according to Governor Brad Henry.

Gambling Machine Makers Flock to Indian Convention

2 December 2004

News Brief: The prospect of expanded gambling in Oklahoma has attracted unprecedented interest in this year's Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association's annual convention and trade show.

Oklahoma Commission Plans to Draft Gambling Rules

19 November 2004

News Brief: An Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission committee plans to have draft rules for governing gaming machines at horse racetracks ready by next month's meeting, officials say.

Racetracks, Casinos Preparing for New Gaming Options

9 November 2004

Officials at Oklahoma horse racing tracks, Indian tribal casinos and state agencies are making preparations to implement electronic gaming that was approved by voters.

Oklahoma Lottery to Take Months

5 November 2004

News Brief: Anyone in Oklahoma ready to line up to buy a lottery ticket or to put some coins into one of the new gaming machines at a racetrack or tribal casino is going to have to wait awhile.

Analyst, Gaming Foe Disagree on Election Results

4 November 2004

Rev. Tom Grey believes Tuesday's election results show it's about time for the gaming industry to fold its hand. Gaming analyst Marc Falcone of Deutsche Bank, however, disagrees with Grey.

Oklahomans to Vote on Gambling Amendments

29 October 2004

News Brief: On Tuesday, Oklahomans vote on nine proposed constitutional amendments including a state lottery and expansion of electronic casino gambling to Oklahoma’s three licensed racetracks.

States Look to Gambling for Solutions

28 October 2004

News Brief: Many have gambling measures on the statewide ballot this year in an attempt to cash in on the soaring popularity of gambling following a decade that saw a rapid expansion of Indian casinos around the nation.

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.

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