Oklahoma - 2019 News Archive
This page contains archived news updates for Oklahoma from 2019.These items were originally posted on the state profile page and have been preserved here as part ofthe 500 Nations legacy news archive. Major stories from this year may also appear as standalone articlesin the main News section.
Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs resigns over Gov Stitt's compact position December 27, 2019 - Amidst the ongoing compact dispute, the top Native American advisor in Gov Stitt's cabinet has resigned. Secretary Lisa J. Billy resigned Monday ... Read more 
Oklahoma orders tax audit on tribes during compact dispute December 23, 2019 - While Gov Stitt and Oklahoma tribes continue their dispute over gaming compacts, the state has notified tribes that tax audits will begin as early as Jan 2. ... Read more 
Oklahoma Tribes reject Gov. Stitt's call for extension December 18, 2019 - [UPDATED] Tribal leaders responded to Gov. Stitt's proposal to extend current gaming compacts to August 31, 2020, to allow needed time for renegotiation of the casino revenue shares paid to ... Read more 
Oklahoma gaming compacts will be unresolved on Jan 1 December 17, 2019 - Gov. Stitt has reached an impasse in his drive to renegotiate the gaming compacts of Oklahoma Indian tribes. At a news conference he proposed an 8-month extension of the compacts ... Read more 
Oklahoma gaming compacts will automatically renew says 2004 report December 16, 2019 - A 2004 Session Highlights Report from the Oklahoma House of Representatives states the tribal gaming compacts will expire Jan. 1, 2020, but will automatically renew ... Read more
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Oklahoma residents rank second in gambling December 7, 2019 - Oklahoma residents rank second in the nation for the average amount of spent gambling each year. Oklahomans average $1,141 annually at the 141 tribal gaming facilities across the state. ... Read more 
Gov. Stitt says commercial casinos interested if gaming compacts not renewed - Tribes respond December 5, 2019 - Several tribal leaders have responded to Gov. Stitt's new negotiating tact of mentioning commercial casinos as alternatives if tribal compacts are not ... Read more 
Cherokee Nation drives $2.17B of Oklahoma's economy November 26, 2019 - Cherokee Nation has a major impact in the Oklahoma economy. The tribe added $2.17 billion to the state's economy, supported 19,203 jobs, paid $836M in labor and benefits ... Read more 
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes will expand Lucky Star Casino Watonga November 17, 2019 - The expansion of the Lucky Star Casino Watonga will add gaming space for 400 new slot machines, a restaurant, a five-story hotel with 80 guest rooms, and a convention center ... Read more 
Fancy Dance Casino will open mid-2020 November 16, 2019 - After several start-up delays the Ponca Tribe has begun construction on the new Fancy Dance Casino near Perry, Oklahoma. The new 10,000-square-foot casino with 290 slot machines will be completed in ... Read more
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Oklahoma tribes unanimously reject arbitration proposal November 11, 2019 - Thirty five Oklahoma tribes have uninamously rejected an arbitration proposal by the state attorney general to resolve their gaming compact dispute with Gov. Stitt. ... Read more 
Bordertown Casino will close down Dec 15 September 30, 2019 - The Eastern Shawnee have decided to permanently close the Bordertown Casino and Arena near the Missouri stateline in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. In a press release tlast week he tribe explained ... Read more 
Golden Mesa Casino opens doors with ribbon cutting September 16, 2019 - Golden Mesa Casino opened near Guymon in the Oklahoma panhandle. The 40,000-square-foot casino was built by the Shawnee Tribe in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. ... Read more 
Golden Mesa Casino will open Sept 12 August 24, 2019 - The Shawnee Tribe will finally celebrate the grand opening of its new casino in the Panhandle on Sept 7th. The casino will host 600 electronic gaming machines, 6 table games, a diner and entertainment. ... Read more 29 Tribal Nations Unite Against OK Gov August 21, 2019 - A letter signed by leaders of 29 Oklahoma tribes was sent from the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association to Gov. Stitt expressing their united opposition to his call to renegotiate payments before renewing compacts. ... Read more
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Five Civilized Tribes Reject OK Gov's Demand to Renegotiate Compacts July 12, 2019 - The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes today rejected Gov. Stitt's demand to renegotiate gaming compacts. ... Read more 
OK Gov and Tribes Clash Over Compact Renewals July 11. 2019 - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt insists on renogotiation of all the state-tribe gaming compacts which are scheduled for renewal Jan 1, 2020. ... Read more 
Osage Tulsa breaks ground on 2nd hotel tower July 9, 2019 - The Osage Casino Hotel in downtown Tulsa has begun construction on a 6-story hotel tower which will add 145 guest rooms. Completion is expected in August 2020. ... Read more 
La Cantina celebrates new menu at Choctaw Casino Durant July 1, 2019 - The La Cantina restaurant at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant has a new menu to be introduced at its "Grand Opening Fiesta" scheduled July 4-7. ... Read more 
Comanche case against Chickasaw casino is rejected by U.S. Supreme Court May 28, 2019 - After the Commache Nation appealed their suit to stop the Chickasaw Nation from building the Riverstar Casino in Jefferson County, the U.S. Supreme Court ... Read more 
Will Creek Nation build a hotel in downtown Tulsa? May 14, 2019 - The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is evaluating the feasibility of building a 400-600 room hotel in downtown Tulsa which would include a multi-floor food hall, an entertainment center, a rooftop ... Read more
Cherokee Nation Opens New Tahlequah CasinoMay 13, 2019 - The new Cherokee Casino in Tahlequah is open replacing the tribe's old casino on Hwy 62. This larger casino has more gaming space, an additional restaurant, live entertainment and a new ... Read more 
Choctaw Casino Durant Breaks Ground on $500 Million Expansion April 29, 2019 - Construction has begun on a major expansion in Durant that will add 1,000 hotel rooms, more gaming space, new dining and entertainment venues, retail space and a parking garage. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tulsa is hiring for recent expansion April 17, 2019 - Hard Rock Tulsa has openings for new employees to work in the newly constructed areas of the casino. A new two-level structure with 65,000 square feet has added more gaming area, more convention space, a poker room and a dance hall. ... Read more 
Creek Nation Casino on Lake Eufaula gets Fed approval April 17. 2019 - The Dept of Interior has approved a Muscogee (Creek) Nation application to transfer 48 acres on Lake Eufaula into federal trust for the purpose of building a new casino-resort. ... Read more 
Osage Casino Hotel opens new Skyline Event Center February 7, 2019 - This new 2,000-seat concert and entertainment center has been completed and is about to open with its first public concert with the Goo Goo Dolls on Feb 16th. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tulsa Opens 'Track 5' Dance Hall February 1, 2019 - Hard Rock Tulsa opened is newest enterainment venue Track 5, a 1,200-square-foot, wooden dance with a full-service bar. Track 5 is part of the casino's new 65,000-sq-ft expansion. ... Read more 
New Waterpark opens Feb 25 at 7 Clans First Council Casino and Hotel January 30, 2019 - The First Council Casino will open its new 20,000-sq-ft indoor water park Feb 25. It features 3 large slides, a teenager pool, a children pool, a lazy river and more. ... Read more Play Hot Drop Jackpots!
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Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs resigns over Gov Stitt's compact position
December 27, 2019
Gov. Stitt and Oklahoma tribes completely disagree on the status of the current gaming compacts. The governor says they will expire Jan 1 and must be renegotiated, while the tribes insist they will automatically renew.
On Monday Gov. Stitt's top cabinet adviser on Native American issues resigned as a result of the compact conflict. Lisa J. Billy, Secretary of Native American Affairs, announced that she could no longer serve as the result of the governor's actions.
Lisa Billy's resignation letter stated:
"It has become increasingly clear you are committed to an unnecessary conflict that poses a real risk of lasting damage to the State-Tribal relationship and to our economy. You have dismissed advice and facts that show the peril of your chosen approach and have remained intent on breaking faith with the Tribes, both by refusing to engage with the compact's language and, more recently, by suggesting you would displace our Tribal partners with private, out-of-state commercial gaming operators".
Lisa Billy previously served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 42 from 2004 to 2016.
Oklahoma orders tax audit on tribes during compact dispute
December 23, 2019
While Gov Stitt and Oklahoma tribes continue their dispute over gaming compacts, the state has notified tribes that tax audits will begin as early as Jan 2.
The office of Gov. Stitt released this statement today:
"The State is resuming audits of all casino operations in Oklahoma, a right provided in the gaming compacts. As stated in the letters to tribes, the scope of work will be for business activity between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. This reflects a period of time when the State had stopped conducting audits on casinos."
Can the timing of this audit be considered harassment? Matthew Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, responded:
"I don't know if it is harassment. I don't know if it is a new administration trying to determine its own path on how to accomplish duties and is unsure of the prior process. It seems like an odd time to come to a facility when the head of the executive department said the authority which they operate on expires Jan. 1."
Stephen Greetham, a senior counsel with the Chickasaw Nation, added:
"On first review, it seems to provide more proof the state does not understand the compact. Based on past practice, it marks an ill-advised departure from our previously good working relationship, but perhaps that isn't surprising, given the state of things."
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Oklahoma Tribes reject Gov. Stitt's call for extension
UPDATED Dec 19, 2019
WE STAND UNITED: OKLAHOM'S GAMING TRIBES
News video courtesy of TULSA WORLD TV<
December 18, 2019
Yesterday Gov. Stitt proposed extending the term of the current gaming compacts from Dec 31 to August 31, 2020. He said this will allow the Oklahoma Indian casino to legally continue operating Class III gaming while adding time to renegotiate the terms of revenues paid to the state.
Tribal leaders responded by disputing the govenor's position that the gaming compacts must be renegotiated by Jan 1.
Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby replied this way:
"Unlike contracts, compacts are solemn agreements between two sovereigns that remain in force until both parties agree otherwise," Anoatubby said in the prepared comments, noting that the tribes had received a legal opinion from a former solicitor general "that reinforces our confidence that the compacts automatically renew on January 1."
"We have honored the terms of the compact and intend to continue operating under that renewing agreement, and we expect the State to do the same".
Additional comments by Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief James Floyd, Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., and Seminole Nation Chief Greg Chilcoat reiterated that the governor's insistance on renegotiations is totally unfounded.
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Oklahoma gaming compacts will be unresolved on Jan 1
December 17, 2019
Gov. Stitt and the Oklahoma Indian tribes have reached an impasse just 18 days before the tribal gaming compacts expire on Jan 1, 2020. The governor asserts the compacts will end Jan 1 and wants to renegotiate the revenue terms of the compacts, while the tribes insist the compacts automatically renew and any renegotiation is optional and must be mutually agreed to.
Today Gov. Stitt held a Capitol press conference and said:
"The state cannot reach an agreement that addresses the needs of every single tribe in the state in the next 18 days. That is obvious to me. But if we do not take action, all Class III gaming activity will be illegal on Jan. 1, 2020. This creates tremendous uncertainty".
The governor announced Attorney General Mike Hunter has withdrawn from the compact negotiations and the governor is now taking the single role as negotiator. He plans to hire and outside legal group to assist him.
The governor also proposed an eight-month extension to renegotiate the compacts. He said:
"To protect all the hard-working Oklahomans and the tribal members who are employed at more than 100 casinos across our great state, I am announcing today that the state of Oklahoma will be requesting tribal leaders to join me in signing an extension to the gaming compact," Stitt said at a Capitol news conference. "The language in this extension will allow each side who signs the extension to retain their legal position."
"I want business to continue as usual as we resolve this dispute," Stitt said at a Capitol press conference. "I want the banks, the alcohol vendors and the workers to have surety. [...] I also want to ensure that the revenues of the state that the state receives continue to be available to fund the state services that we provide to all Oklahomans".
"We do not want gaming to be illegal, and we do not want vendors to be operating illegally".
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Oklahoma gaming compacts will automatically renew says 2004 report
December 16, 2019
The 2004 Session Highlights Report prepared by the Oklahoma House of Representatives Research Division contains this statement:
"The compact[s] will expire Jan. 1, 2020, but will automatically renew for 15 years. The fees and penalties may be renegotiated at that time."
This statement targets the core issue in the dispute between Gov. Stitt and the 31 Oklahoma tribes operating Class III casinos under terms of these gaming compacts. The governor asserts the compacts expire Jan. 1, 2020 and must be renegotiated. The tribes disagree and say the compacts renew automatically whether they are renegotiated or not.
The 2004 report, a copy of the bill, and a bill summary were sent to members of the Republican House caucus by Speaker Charles McCall on Friday in response to member requests for more information.
Baylee Lakey, the Communications Director for Gov. Stitt made these comments regarding the 2004 report:
"Why would you have a termination date and then in the same breath say 'never-mind,' without any mention of events that would trigger a renewal? The only reasonable legal conclusion is no triggering events have occurred and therefore the compacts expire on Jan. 1, 2020."
The state legislature has no involvement in compact negotiations, however, members are watching in case there becomes a need for legislation or ratification of a deal.
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Oklahoma residents rank second in gambling
December 7, 2019Oklahoma ranks second in the nation for the average amount spent annually on gambling by each resident. This finding is based on new data published by the American Gaming Association that includes all commercial and tribal gaming in the U.S.
Top Five States - Average Annual Gambling per Resident:
Nevada: $3,928
Oklahoma: $1,141
Mississippi: $717
Louisiana: $674
Rhode Island: $620
Gov. Stitt says commercial casinos interested if gaming compacts not renewed - Tribes respond
December 5, 2019
In what appears to be a new negotiating tact with casino tribes, Gov. Kevin Stitt mentioned earlier this week that some commercial casino operators are very interested in opening casinos in Oklahoma if a new deal is not reached on tribal gaming compacts.
Gov. Stitt says he has talked with commercial operators willing to sign an immediate deal to open casinos and pay a state tax of 18%. The governor said, "Let's open it to everybody. What is operating a casino worth to have exclusive right to do that?"
Tribes Respond
Oklahoma tribes disagree with the governor's view that gaming compacts expire Jan 1, 2020. They believe the compacts automatically renew.
Cherokee Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said Tuesday that Gov. Kevin Stitt's suggestion of a commercial casino alternative would put $150 million per year in tribal exclusivity fees at risk. More than 130 tribal gaming operations in the state pay these exclusivity fees to the state. Hoskin added that tribes have spent billions of dollars building gaming facilities making the market highly competitive and saturated.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief James Floyd said:
"For the state to actively recruit for-profit gaming corporations to compete with Oklahoma's tribal nations, it would require significant changes to our laws by members of the state Legislature".
"Furthermore, removing the exclusivity agreement with our tribes also effectively removes the constraints of a nation's boundaries on where a gaming facility may be constructed," Floyd said. "Gov. Stitt is potentially opening up all of Oklahoma for gaming on every corner of every neighborhood in any part of the state".
Matthew Morgan, the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman and Executive Officer for policy development and gaming for the Chickasaw Nation, is disappointed in the governor's comments. He said:
"Any commercial operator that is out of state isn't living here, isn't investing here, isn't working together hand in hand with local communities to better Oklahoma".
Stephen Greetham, senior counsel for the Chickasaw Nation, said:
"If commercial gaming were allowed, it would breach the compacts and result in a $150 million annual loss for the state in exclusivity fees".
"I don't know what to make of Gov. Stitt's public comments. They are all over the map".
Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby commented:
"Tribes have invested millions of dollars in facilities and infrastructure, helping tribal gaming become an increasingly important engine for economic development across Oklahoma, and particularly in rural Oklahoma".
"Growth in tribal economic development has been a win-win for the state and tribes. It's a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together".
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Cherokee Nation drives $2.17B of Oklahoma's economy
November 26, 2019
Cherokee Nation has a major impact in the Oklahoma economy. The tribe added $2.17 billion to the state's economy last year according to a new study by Dr. Russell Evans, of the Economic Impact Group and Oklahoma City University.
While presenting the report, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said:
"A vibrant and strong Cherokee Nation is essential for northeast Oklahoma's long-term success. As our businesses grow more prosperous and create more jobs, our role in the state's economy expands as well. Our profits and the dollars we generate go directly to our people. We're now helping more Cherokees improve their lives, as well as the lives of their children and their grandchildren."
Summary of Key Findings (Last Fiscal Year)
Total Economic Impact $2,169,725,895
Total Wages and Benefits Paid $836,807,647
Total Jobs Supported 19,203
Total Direct Employment 9,663
Total State Gaming Fees $31.3 million
Health Services
1.32 million patient visits, 37,873 patient visits for eye care, 84,148 patient visits for dental care, 709 babies born at W.W. Hastings Hospital, 2.4 million prescriptions filled
Education Services
Scholarships to 4,537 students totaling $14.6 million, Funds to public schools from car tag sales $51 million since 2003
Capital Investments
New Outpatient Health Center - 469,000 square feet, New Cherokee Casino Tahlequah at Cherokee Springs Plaza, New OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation (opens 2020), New Cherokee Springs Plaza, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa Expansion, New Housing: 747 new homes since 2013, mortgage assistance to 102 families, Transit Services: 53,854 passengers last year
Economic Impact by County
The study compiled data for each of the 14 counties where Cherokee Nation has economic activities.
ADAIR COUNTY
$68.6M impact, 954 jobs, $37.9M wages
CHEROKEE COUNTY
$300M impact, 6,380 jobs, $228.5M wages
CRAIG COUNTY
$14.1M impact, 312 jobs, $12.4M wages
DELAWARE COUNTY
$210.1M impact, 1,577 jobs, $61.5M wages
MAYES COUNTY
$105.6M impact, 727 jobs, $26.8M wages
MCINTOSH COUNTY
$2.8M impact, 28 jobs, $893,170 wages
Muscogee COUNTY
$120.6M impact, 914 jobs, $39.3M wages
NOWATA COUNTY
$27.1M impact, 268 jobs, $11.4M wages
OTTAWA COUNTY
$3.1M impact, 37 jobs, $1.1M wages
ROGERS COUNTY
$433.6M impact, 2,724 jobs, $149.9M wages
SEQUOYAH COUNTY
$154.1M impact, 1,263 jobs, $51.3M wages
TULSA COUNTY
$673.7M impact, 3,542 jobs, $196.9M wages
WAGONER COUNTY
$8.8M impact, 81 jobs, $2.1M wages
WASHINGTON COUNTY
$46.7M impact, 396 jobs, $16,.8M wages
Cherokee Nation has published a website presenting this economic impact data. Visit www.cherokeenationimpact.com.
Oklahoma tribes unanimously reject arbitration proposal
November 11, 2019
The dispute over casino gaming compacts continues between Gov. Kevin Stitt and 35 Oklahoma casino tribes. The governor says the existing compacts expire at the end of 2019, and the tribes say the compacts will automatically renew Jan. 1, 2020.
On Oct. 28 the Attorney General Mike Hunter met with 200 tribal leaders and representatives of the tribes. He proposed arbitration to resolve the dispute, however, the tribes unanimously objected. In a letter replying to AG Hunter and his proposal, the tribes reiterated their belief the compacts renew automatically and do not expire.
The current gaming compacts give the tribes exclusive rights to operate casinos in exchange for 4% and 10% of a casino's net revenue. The governor wants to negotiate a greater share of these gaming revenues for the state, and the tribes want to preserve their income for existing education, health and welfare programs for their members.
Bordertown Casino will close down Dec 15
September 30, 2019
The Eastern Shawnee will close the doors of their Bordertown Casino and Arena in Wyandotte, Oklahoma on December 15. The tribe annouonced its decision after an extensive reassessment of its overall business plans. The high-stakes bingo operation will be relocated to Indigo Sky Casino & Resort on December 18.
PRESS RELEASE
Issued by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
September 25, 2019
The tribe has reassessed Bordertown's place in its broader business plans and it has been decided to bring this chapter to a close and at this time there has been no future plans released for the facility.
Bordertown will continue to host bull events and great live entertainment through the end ofNovember, after which guests can continue to enjoy free live music at ECHO Bar Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays. Bingo is slated to close on December 15 after the second session and will resume high stakes play on December 18th at Indigo Sky Casino.
29 Tribal Nations Unite Against OK Gov
August 21, 2019
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association sent a letter July 26 to Governor J. Kevin Stitt and signed by leaders of 29 Oklahoma tribes. The letter unanimously opposed the governor's call to renegotiate the 2004 gaming compacts that expire Jan 1, 2020.
The letter reads, "We, the undersigned Tribal leaders, respectfully represent that we intend to stand united in response to your recent statement that the Gaming Compact will expire at the end of this year."
The letter continues to read as a statement of unity with emphasis on these points:
The gaming compacts automatically renew on Jan 1, 2020.
The letter reads, "They represent promises made by the State of Oklahoma and the Tribes. Promises we intend to fulfill now and in the future, and we expect the State to do the same."
The current gaming rates paid to the state should not change.
The Governor can call for renegotiation of rates, but without mutual agreement the rates remain unchanged and automatically renew.
The governor should address his proposals to this group rather than to individual tribes.
The letter reads, "We would ask that you send your proposal to each and every Tribe together so that we may consider any proposal as a unified body of tribal leaders."
The following are member tribes of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association as listed on the organization's website (www.oiga.org).
Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Shawnee, OK 73026
Cherokee Nation, Catoosa, OK 74015
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Concho, OK 73022
Chickasaw Nation, Ada, OK 74820
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durant, OK 74702
Citizen Potawatomi Nation,Shawnee, OK 74804
Comanche Nation, Lawton, OK 73501
Delaware Nation of Oklahoma, Anadarko, OK 73005
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Wyandotte, OK 74370
Fort Sill Apache Tribe, Lawton, OK 73502
Kaw Nation, Newkirk, OK 74647
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, McLoud, OK 74851
Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK 73018
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami, OK 74354
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Okmulgee, OK 74447
Osage Nation of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK 74127
Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami, OK 74355
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Pawnee, OK 74058
Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Miami, OK 74354
Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw, OK 74363
Sac & Fox Nation, Shawnee, OK 74804
Shawnee Tribe, Miami, OK 74354
Wichita & Affiliated Tribes, Hinton, OK 73047
Wyandotte Nation, Wyandotte, OK 74370
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Five Civilized Tribes Reject OK Gov's Demand to Renegotiate Compacts
July 12, 2019
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes today rejected Gov. Kevin Stitt's position that existing gaming compacts expire Jan 1, 2020 and must be renegotiated prior to that date.
The Five Tribes passed a resolution of unity affirming their position that gaming compacts automatically renew unless the state and tribes mutually agree to changes.
The leaders signing the resolution are (left to right) Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief James R. Floyd, Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton, Seminole Nation Chief Greg. P. Chilcoat, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker.
A joint statement was also issued following the meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council. A portion of the statement says:
"The recent action of Governor Stitt puts into question his sincerity to work with us in a cooperative manner moving ahead. We are resolute in our position, and it is our hope Governor Stitt and his advisors will not attempt any bad faith interference on the compact which could set back the progress we have achieved by working together."
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OK Gov and Tribes Clash Over Compact Renewals
July 11. 2019
[No Ads]Courtesy of KFOR News 4, July 11, 2019
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced his intention to negotiate new gaming compacts with Oklahoma tribes, a move that surprised most tribal leaders. The current gaming compacts are scheduled to renew on January 1, 2020.
Gaming compacts are agreements with the state government granting exclusive gambling rights to individual Oklahoma tribes, and in return, the tribes pay the state between 4% and 10% of their net gambling revenues.
There is a basic disagreement between the governor and the tribes regarding the "renewal" terms of the compacts
The governor feels the compacts are 15 years old and deserve a "fresh look" based on today's gaming industry. He believes Vegas-style Class III gaming will end automatically on Jan 1 without renegotiation or court action.
The tribes disagree. They believe the compacts will automatically renew if both sides do not come to a new agreement.
Any compact changes require final approval from the federal government.
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Comanche case against Chickasaw casino is rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
May 28, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case filed by the Comanche Nation seeking to block the Chickasaw Nation from building its Riverstar Casino at Terral in Jefferson County, OK.
The Comanche Nation case claimed the casino site was part of the Comanche's original reservation and was wrongfully taken into federal trust by the Secretary of Interior. The lies within 45 miles of the Comanche Red River Hotel and Casino at Devol.
The Supreme Court declined without comment to let stand a previous decision by U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Heaton ruled the Terral land is now within the Chickasaw reservation and the Comanche Nation shouldhave filed a case within the six-year statute of limitations for challenging the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1986.
The Chickasaw Nation began construction on the Riverstar Casino in May 2017. It opened March 1, 2018.
The Riverstar Casino is located on U.S. Highway 81 about two miles north of the Texas border.
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Will Creek Nation build a hotel in downtown Tulsa?
May 14, 2019
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of building a 400-600 room hotel.
The hotel would be built near the BOK Center. The current location under consideration is two acres across Denver Ave from the BOK Center. The address is 200 W. First St. which lies between First and Second streets.
The tribe's hotel project plan with conceptual drawings has been favorably received by city and county officials. If the project seems feasible, it will continue to develop it will eventually engage an architectural firm to prepare a conceptual design.
In recent years the Creek Nation has made significant investments in south Tulsa. These include the River Spirit Casino Resort, retail development on Riverside Parkway, and the revitalization of RiverWalk.
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More Oklahoma tribes join gaming lawsuit
February 19, 2020
A federal judge has allowed more tribes to join the lawsuit against Gov. Stitt over renewal of the gaming compacts. The suit was originally filed Dec. 31 by the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes. They were joined by the Citizen Potawatomi and Muscogee (Creek) Nation in recent weeks bringing the total tribes to five. On Friday Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti of the Western District of Oklahoma approved seven more tribes to join the lawsuit.
The list of tribes now participating in the lawsuit against Gov. Stitt are the following:
- Cherokee Nation
- Chickasaw Nation
- Choctaw Nation
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation
- Quapaw Nation
- Delaware
- Comanche
- Otoe-Missouria
- Ponca Tribe of Indians
- Seminole
- United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees
Another motion to join has been filed by the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and is pending a decision by the court.
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YOU are responsible for determining if it is legal for YOU to play any particular game or place any particular wager under the laws of the jurisdiction where you are located.