The United States of Poker: Oklahoma

Oklahoma is another frontier state with a long history of gambling. It’s only recently that Indian casinos have reintroduced the concept to the state, and though the lawlessness isn’t around anymore, many casinos in the state still try to promote a frontier theme.

Around the turn of the last century, many enterprising settlers laid claim to land on the Cherokee Outlet. It wasn’t long until 110 saloons and gambling houses were open in what is now Perry.

Thanks to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, mentioned in this space previously, gambling became legal on reservations across the country. Strictly speaking, Oklahoma doesn’t have reservations; more accurately, Oklahoma is home to “39 federally recognized tribal nations,” according to travelOK.com.

It wasn’t until earlier this year, on Jan. 29, that card games became legal at Indian casinos in Oklahoma. In the months that followed, dozens of poker rooms have come into existence. By Sept… Continue reading The United States of Poker: Oklahoma

Fri, November 11th, 2005

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