Meacham Opposes Shawnee I-35 Casino
State Treasurer Scott Meacham is the latest public official to oppose the proposed Shawnee tribal casino on Interstate 35 in northeast Oklahoma City.
The Shawnee Tribe wants to build a 2,000-machine casino and 18-story hotel less than two miles from Remington Park, the horse racing track and casino.
Meacham, in a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, said the proposed casino "would clearly result in reduced gaming revenues for Remington Park and the central Oklahoma tribes. We are approaching a near saturation of gaming and 'destination casinos' in Oklahoma."
The tribe has asked those who oppose the casino to withhold judgment about the project until public comment is sought next year. Tribal officials have said the project would cost about $400 million and create about 1,900 jobs.
Among those opposing the project are Governor Henry, Senators Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe, Congresswoman Mary Fallin and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.
The Shawnee Tribe wants to build a 2,000-machine casino and 18-story hotel less than two miles from Remington Park, the horse racing track and casino.
Meacham, in a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, said the proposed casino "would clearly result in reduced gaming revenues for Remington Park and the central Oklahoma tribes. We are approaching a near saturation of gaming and 'destination casinos' in Oklahoma."
The tribe has asked those who oppose the casino to withhold judgment about the project until public comment is sought next year. Tribal officials have said the project would cost about $400 million and create about 1,900 jobs.
Among those opposing the project are Governor Henry, Senators Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe, Congresswoman Mary Fallin and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.
Labels: Scott Meacham, Shawnee Casino
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