In a recent opinion piece, Stitt said that in order to incentivize the industry 15 years ago, the agreement called for an “exclusivity fee” starting at 4% and topping at 6% of revenues received.

While the rate was reasonable and fair at the time, Oklahoma’s current fees are now the lowest in the nation, Stitt wrote.

“Today, most state-tribal compacts around the country provide for exclusivity fees to the state of 20 percent to 25 percent,” Stitt wrote.

Burget was asked whether Stitt is seeking to increase the fees.

“What I believe he said is these agreements are 15 years old and we need to take a fresh look at them in light of what the market rates are in surrounding states and around the country,” Burget said.

Former State Treasurer Scott Meacham negotiated the original compacts under the administration of then-Gov. Brad Henry.

Meacham said exclusivity pertains to games that can be offered, number of games, hours of operation and caps on games.