Class II gaming refers to bingo-style games, including electronic versions. The federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act outlined three classes of gaming, of which two categories apply to the current debate in Oklahoma. One fact stands out above all others: Oklahoma has more slot machines than all but a handful of states-yet collects less revenue than most and collects that revenue off a smaller share of slot machines, than most of its counterparts.
Kevin Stitt has called for renegotiation of those state-tribal agreements, this paper provides information on the current system and how it compares to the taxes/fees paid by casino operators elsewhere. Reproduction or use of the content or data is prohibited without written authorization from the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.Īs Oklahoma’s gaming compacts are set to expire at the end of the year and Gov.
