Tribes Clash With Oklahoma Over Gambling Agreement

The tribes in Oklahoma will soon meet with state officials to discuss clashing views on the tribes’ gambling agreement.

Gov. Kevin Stitt says the tribes’ 15-year gambling contract expires on Jan. 1 unless a renewal is negotiated. Tribal officials say the agreement should renew automatically.

The two sides will meet Oct. 28th to hash out their differing interpretations of the agreement.

The tribes pay the state exclusivity fees ranging from 4% to 10% of revenues for the perk of operating certain types of casino games in the state.

The governor argues the fees should be higher. Oklahoma collected more than $139 million in fees last year, which mostly went to supporting education.