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Oklahoma Compact Negotiations in Jeopardy

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – As reported by the Associated Press:"A conflict between the Cherokee and Choctaw nations over the purchase of Blue Ribbon Downs racetrack might endanger an Indian gaming compact that could pump as much as $80 million into Oklahoma's budget.

"The proposal would allow limited use of Las Vegas-style slot machines at race tracks and Indian casinos, otherwise known as Class III gaming.

"But the compact is in danger of dying before it reaches the Legislature because of the rift, said state Finance Director Scott Meacham, the governor's point man for compact negotiations…"

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