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Delaware Nation sues Hinton over threatened casino water disconnection

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The Delaware Nation sued Hinton, Oklahoma, seeking an injunction over a municipal authority’s warning that it would disconnect water to Casino Oklahoma on 1 August unless the tribe agreed to pay city taxes. The Nation says the threat conflicts with agreements governing payments in lieu of taxes and utility services; Hinton officials maintain that local taxes are payable.

The dispute could affect utility access for Casino Oklahoma and the terms of the tribe’s agreements with the municipality.

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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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