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Governor files response to federal Indian gaming lawsuit

By Randy EllisStaff writerrellis@oklahoman.comAttorneys for Gov. Kevin Stitt filed a response to a lawsuit filed by three Oklahoma gaming tribes Wednesday, asking a federal judge to rule tribes are violating federal and state law by continuing to offer Las Vegas-style Class III gaming at their casinos.In a surprise announcement, Stitt also revealed that he has changed attorneys.In his court filing Wednesday, the governor said he wants the judge to issue an injunction prohibiting tribes from conducting Class III electronic gaming unless and until tribes negotiate new gaming compacts with the state.Stitt also is asking the judge to impose a constructive trust on electronic gaming revenue earned by the tribes after Jan.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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