Column: Oklahoma tribal casinos will make you go broke sooner

Gaming columnist on the practice of anteing up at tribal casinos in Oklahoma:
QUESTION: I thought you would be interested in knowing about an ante in the Indian casinos in Oklahoma.

Before the dealing of each hand, the player must pay an ante fee, the minimum being 50 cents. It escalates depending on the size of one’s bet. The casinos say they are simply complying with the state law.

I don’t know about you, but I will steer clear of Oklahoma's blackjack tables. — Doc Mac

ANSWER: I guess this brings new meaning to the Oklahoma Sooners, as in you will be broke much sooner.

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Mark Pilarski: Steer clear of casinos that demand you ante up (The Detroit Free Press 6/130

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