Will ruling affect Oklahoma state gaming?

 
By Tony Thornton
Published: August 12, 2008

What does a tiny Alaskan fishing tribe have to do with Oklahoma 's $2 billion-a-year Indian gaming industry? Everything, cry critics of the Alaskan tribe's effort to place a few dozen one-touch gambling devices in its remote locale.

Recent actions by the Metlakatla Indian Community and its effect on Oklahoma were a main topic Monday at the 14th annual Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association convention and trade show.


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