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Delaware Nation sues Hinton over threatened casino utility cutoff

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The Delaware Nation sued the Town of Hinton and its public works authority in federal court on 22 July, seeking to prevent them from cutting water and sewer services to Casino Oklahoma. The town’s 10 June letter said services would end at midnight on 1 August 2025; the Nation says it has paid its utility fees and argues the threat unlawfully seeks tax revenue.

A shutoff could force Casino Oklahoma to close while the court considers the Nation’s request for an injunction.

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Japan’s National Police Agency proposes 30% pachinko machine fee cut

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.

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