Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Governor's Gaming Deals With 2 Tribes Are Invalid

Mealey's (July 22, 2020, 1:59 PM EDT) -- OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma's governor did not have the authority to enter into gaming compacts with two Indian tribes because the type of casino gambling allowed in the compacts differs from what is allowed under state law, creating a violation of the separation of powers, the state Supreme Court held July 21 (Honorable Greg Treat, et al. v. Honorable J. Kevin Stitt, No. 118829, Okla. Sup.)....