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10 Questions with George NighGeorge Nigh, a native of McAlester, served as governor from 1979 to 1987 and as lieutenant governor from 1959 to 1963. He has also served in the state House of Representatives, and from 1992 to 1997 was president of the University of Central Oklahoma. The former governor is known as “the father of tourism,” having spearheaded and/or developed a number of programs currently used in Oklahoma’s tourism industry today. with George Nigh Interim director for the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation George Nigh, a native of McAlester, served as governor from 1979 to 1987 and as lieutenant governor from 1959 to 1963. He has also served in the state House of Representatives, and from 1992 to 1997 was president of the University of Central Oklahoma. The former governor is known as “the father of tourism,” having spearheaded and/or developed a number of programs currently used in Oklahoma’s tourism industry today. Class I, II and III Gaming
For years American’s have been going to Las Vegas for
“casino” gambling. From a desert 50 years ago, Las Vegas
sprang up to become the gaming and entertainment capitol of the
United States, if not the world. When a gambler thinks of
“gaming” they automatically think of the types of games
and slot machines you can find there. Indian Gaming on the other
hand, is far different. Sometimes travelers or first time visitors
to Indian gaming establishments are surprised not to find a Las
Vegas type casino. Welcome to Indian Gaming Class I, II or III.
10 Questions with Brian Foster
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Who are members of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association? We have 27 out of Oklahoma’s 39 tribes as members but we also have the support of over 200 gaming vendors. Visit the OIGA’s website at www.okindiangaming.org. |
Osage Million Dollar Elm CasinoThe Million Dollar Elm Casino is owned by the Osage Indian
Tribe, and the Casino’s name honors a real chapter in the
Osage Tribe’s history. Happy Birthday Maestro!This month Maestro Joel Levine celebrates his birthday—the
first of several events the Oklahoma City Philharmonic is
celebrating this year. While his birthday is something that
deserves recognition, there’s another milestone just around
the corner! Senior PGA Championship
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