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August 11, 2026

Vacancy stalls tribal casino deal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah's-branded casino in April. But plans for Harrah's to take over casino management are stalled because of a vacancy at a federal watchdog.

The National Indian Gaming Commission hasn't had a chairperson since January and President Donald Trump has yet to nominate a replacement. That's left the commission unable to carry out enforcement duties or management deals like the one in Oklahoma.


 
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