The Cherokee Nation has become the second tribe in Oklahoma to announce the purchase of a race track.
The tribe is buying Will Rogers Downs for an undisclosed amount. The track was assessed by Rogers County at $2,859,842, The Thoroughbred Times reported.
The tribe plans a $2 million renovation on the facility, which is one of three that will be allowed to offer electronic gaming machines if a state-tribal gaming compact is approved by the federal government.
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Cherokees approve purchase of horse racing track (AP 3/25)
Cherokees buy Claremore track (The Daily Oklahoman 3/25)
Cherokee tribe purchases Will Rogers Downs, plans horse racing
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Cherokee Nation Buys Will Rogers Downs (The Native American Times 3/24)
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