Oklahoma
2 articles tagged "Oklahoma".
Five Tribes Push for Federal Action Against Prediction Markets, Citing Threats to Tribal Sovereignty
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes has adopted a resolution urging federal action against online prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing they undermine tribal sovereignty and operate as unregulated sports betting. The council warns that these platforms bypass the gaming compacts and regulatory systems that have governed tribal gaming for decades, while Oklahoma residents lose tax revenue and exclusivity payments to offshore operators.
Choctaw Nation Taps Tutor Perini for $140M Pocola Casino Expansion
The Choctaw Nation has selected Tutor Perini Corporation for a $140m expansion of its Pocola casino resort, adding a 130-room hotel tower and renovating existing facilities, with completion expected in Q3 2026.