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October 12, 2004

Oklahoma tribes back state gaming initiative

The Osage Nation has joined other large Oklahoma tribes in endorsing State Question 712, a ballot initiative to legalize certain electronic gaming machines.

Chief Jim Gray says gaming revenues shared with the state will support education. The tribe is running a radio ad campaign in support of the initiative.

The Chickasaw, Choctaw and Cherokee tribes have contributed $500,000 to back the initiative. If legalized, some horse tracks will get to offer the same electronic games.

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