Stitt won't appeal court ruling regarding automatic renewal of tribal gaming compacts

GOVERNOR STITT RELEASES STATEMENT REGARDING U.S. DISTRICT COURT RULING ON GAMING COMPACTS OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 23, 2020) – Governor Kevin Stitt announced today he will not appeal the U.S. District Court ruling issued July 28 regarding the State-Tribal Gaming Compacts. Gov. Stitt issued the following statement about his decision: “The U.S. District Court has ruled the Model Tribal Gaming Compacts automatically renewed for another 15 years. While I have chosen not to appeal this decision, I believe that the people of Oklahoma will demand a fair deal that benefits all 4 million Oklahomans. Our state is facing unprecedented uncertainty as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma. Therefore, it is essential for state and tribal leaders to join together to resolve the challenges this ruling presents for Oklahomans and their businesses. Read more » by Jamison Faught - October 23, 2020 at 11:57PM

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