Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation

[DeepGreen]

Does the Cherokee Nation run gambling casinos in Oklahoma?  If so, could this be a viable source for UNT Athletic funding?

[oldguystudent]

Looks like they do.

[97and03]

11 minutes ago, DeepGreen said:

Does the Cherokee Nation run gambling casinos in Oklahoma?  If so, could this be a viable source for UNT Athletic funding?

(Insert name) Casino Mason Fine leadership scholarship? Unless there are rules against it, I don’t see why not.

I don’t think they could advertise with the athletic department because of the gambling aspect. But fund an acedemic scholarship or just straight donate, possibly.

[oldguystudent]

11 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

(Insert name) Casino Mason Fine leadership scholarship? Unless there are rules against it, I don’t see why not.

I don’t think they could advertise with the athletic department because of the gambling aspect. But fund an acedemic scholarship or just straight donate, possibly.

I'm trying to look this up.  There a numerous casino sponsorships of pro teams in the US, but I can't find one in college. 

Edit:  Viejas Casino has naming rights to San Diego St's on campus basketball arena.

Edited November 2, 2018 by oldguystudent

[Graddean]

A rather large casino and hotel in Roland OK (just west of Ft. Smith, AR), a smaller one in Sallisaw, West Siloam Springs, several around Tulsa, and a few others.  

[golfingomez]

16 minutes ago, oldguystudent said:

I'm trying to look this up.  There a numerous casino sponsorships of pro teams in the US, but I can't find one in college. 

Edit:  Viejas Casino has naming rights to San Diego St's on campus basketball arena.

ha, Vieja is 'old lady' in spanish

[GreenN'walinsVet]

Pretty sure Winstar is already a sponsor of UNT, (isn't there a winstar sign in our south end zone?).  I know for sure Winstar is on the scoreboard signing at Amon Carter in TCU.

[97and03]

I stand corrected. 

But kind of begs the (semi-rhetorical) question of why gambling establishments should be able to advertise with amateur sports...

Edited November 2, 2018 by 97and03