Gov. Kevin Stitt is trying to force Oklahoma's Native American tribes to renegotiate their tribal gaming compacts that are set to expire Jan. 1, 2020.

Stitt appears to be using the impending expiration date as a chance to push for the state to get a larger slice of tribal gaming revenue.

Some tribes have expressed surprise this week at Stitt's push to re-evaluate the compacts. The governor's office, meanwhile, is seeking reinforcements to aid in its negotiations.

But Stitt’s push hinges on a fundamental disagreement about what happens after the compacts expire.