Oklahoma Congressmen Lobbies To Derail Broken Arrow Casino

Opponents to a Broken Arrow Casino under construction just got a powerful ally. Congressman John Sullivan is lobbying to derail plans to build the city's first casino.

The Kialegee Tribal Town wants to have a casino up and running at 111th and 129th East Avenue in the next three months.

Sullivan says his office has been flooded with calls from upset constituents, and is asking the National Indian Gaming Commission to consider the public outcry before issuing the casino a gaming license.

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Nearby residents are opposed to the casino, fearing it will bring more traffic and crime to the area.

The National Indian Gaming Commission is still determining whether to give the tribe the go-ahead.

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