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Oklahoma's First Racino May Open Soon

OKLAHOMA – As reported by the Oklahoma Journal Record: "Oklahoma may be less than two weeks away from having its first racetrack casino operation, Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Executive Director Gordon Hare said Thursday.

"The racing commission's regular meeting next Thursday should chart the course of on-track electronic gaming. If a decision is not made at the June monthly meeting, there is a good chance tracks will be given the go-ahead during the July 21 meeting.

"Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw is the prohibitive favorite to become the first to offer slots. There is a good chance Blue Ribbon Downs and Remington Park will be granted racetrack gaming licenses during the meeting, Hare said.

"…Blue Ribbon officials told the commission of its plans to immediately begin casino wagering, and Remington Park, Hare said, indicated it will wait until the fall…"

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