Durant man drowns in rock quarry

Durant man drowns in rock quarry

(ATOKA COUNTY, Okla.) A 20-year-old man is dead after trying to swim across Dolese’s Rock Quarry, eight miles outside of Caney. Troopers said Elijah Moore of Durant  drowned Saturday afternoon. We’re told Moore made it 300 yards across the 400-yard rock quarry before going under. He did not resurface. His body was recovered later that evening by Lake Patrol.

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Prediction markets raise concerns over tribal sovereignty, child safety and gaming revenue in Oklahoma

Prediction markets raise concerns over tribal sovereignty, child safety and gaming revenue in Oklahoma

(OKLAHOMA) Unregulated prediction market platforms are raising concerns among Oklahoma tribal leaders and gaming officials, who warn the industry could threaten tribal sovereignty, increase underage gambling and undercut billions in regulated gaming revenue. Prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Coinbase, and Polymarket allow users to bet on future events, including elections

By Rachael Schuit