Oklahoma Casino
Governor Brad Henry
A. Although some of the Indian tribes are now calling their gaming facilities casinos, they aren't the type you'll find in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Oklahoma has Class 2 gaming only. Indian bingo and some electronic gaming is what you'll typically find here, with jackpots often in the thousands and higher. ... Q. Is there any casino gambling in Oklahoma? ... [Read More]
EEO Training Registration Form
For directions from the Tusla airport please visit the hotel web site at http://www.cherokeecasino.com/casino.aspx?pg=airportdirect . For a map please visit http://www.cherokeecasino.com/maps/CherokeeCasinoResortMap.gif Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. ... Cherokee Hills Resort & Casino ... www.cherokeecasino.com ... [Read More]
Oklahoma State Senate "Week In Review" for March 1-4, 1999
Charity raffles may soon be given the blessing of legal authorities if a bill approved by the State Senate becomes law. SB 671 by Sen. Frank Shurden would allow non-profit charitable organizations such as churches, veterans groups and youth organizations to conduct raffles. The legislation was prompted by a recent Attorney General's opinion which ruled that such raffles are illegal under Oklahoma law. Some lawmakers raised concerns that by legalizing charity raffles, the state may inadvertently open the door to lotteries and casino gaming by Oklahoma Indian tribes. ... [Read More]
Caddo Nation Membership Meeting, 8 May 2004
Mr. Goodman further explained that the negotiations included two (2)contracts. Under the first one, OGM will assist the tribe in obtainingfinancing to build a casino and be our adviser in relation to gaming.They will be our consultant in developing and financing the facilityprior to its opening, using their expertise to build the casino and getit into operation. ... OMG guarantees regular monthly payments to the Tribe of $3,000 permonth. The costs of operation of the facility will be paid for out ofthe revenue of the casino, smoke shop, fuel plaza, gift shop, etc. OMGwill be required to meet certain minimum requirements in the managementof the facility and if they don't meet those requirements, the Tribewill have the option of terminating the contract. ... [Read More]
National Indian Gaming Commission - Land Determination
The United States argued that Class III gaming on the Turtle Creek Casino site was illegal because the land on which the Casino was situated had been taken into trust after the enactment of IGRA which created a general rule forbidding gaming on lands acquired after that time. The United States reasoned that because the site had been taken into trust on August 8, 1989, nearly ten months after IGRA was enacted, that the land was subject to IGRA’s prohibition of gaming on lands taken into trust after October 17, 1988. The United States argued that the only legal means of establishing gaming on such land was a Secretarial determination under section 2719(b)(1)(A) by the Secretary of the Interior together with the concurrence of the governor of the State of Michigan that gaming on the Turtle Creek site would be in the best interests of the GTB and its members and not be detrimental to the surrounding community. Otherwise, any gaming on the site was illegal. The United States also oppos ... [Read More]
FY 1996 Tribal Leveraging Summary - LIHEAP Clearinghouse
$19,000 -- tribal funds from casino ... $20,000 -- tribal general funds, gaming, TERO Dept. (tribal employment), casino ... $19,305 - tribal casino funds for heating assistance ... [Read More]
2001 International Aircraft Fire & Cabin Safety Research Conference
This site contains documents from the International Aircraft Fire and Cabin Safety Research Conference held October 22-25, 2001, at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Before continuing, please click here . ... [Read More]
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