Oklahoma bans thousands from casinos
By The Associated Press
This article was published February 13, 2012 at 8:32 a.m.
- Comments (3)
- aAFont Size
TULSA, Okla. — Officials reported that about 11,000 people are banned from casinos and gaming centers throughout Oklahoma because of compulsive gambling.
The Tulsa World reported the numbers Monday after seeking figures from tribes that have gaming compacts with the state.
The number includes people who have been involuntarily banned by casinos and those who chose to ban themselves over concerns of compulsive gambling.
Gaming compacts between the state and Indian nations require tribes to keep a list of banned individuals, as well as post notices at casinos that list the warning signs of compulsive gambling.
Mark Fulton, the chief operating officer for Cherokee Nation Entertainment, said people who are banned who try to visit casinos could face criminal trespassing complaints.
Comments on: Oklahoma bans thousands from casinos
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Read our Terms of Use policy.
You must login to make comments.
englandfarmer says... February 13, 2012 at 10:29 a.m.
If it is really enforced, this cuts at the arguement by critics that Casinos will destroy the savings of families with compulsive gambling habits. Of course a compulsive gambler doesn't need a Casino to lose his money. He will bet on anything ,anywhere,with anybody!!
( permalink | suggest removal )
Moo says... February 13, 2012 at 10:46 a.m.
Am I the only one or does it seem to any one else that Obama takes away more freedom of choice issues from us every day?
( permalink | suggest removal )
Aimee says... February 13, 2012 at 12:24 p.m.
Moo:
*
Oklahoma is banning compulsive gamblers from casinos..??? Now HOW exactly is that President Obama's fault..???
( permalink | suggest removal )
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Read our Terms of Use policy.