Oklahoma tribal casinos won’t simulcast Kentucky Derby

OKLAHOMA CITY American Indian casinos in Oklahoma and Wisconsin won’t be able to simulcast the Kentucky Derby tomorrow. Choctaw Racing Services — which provides…

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Fri, May 4th, 2007

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