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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2021

Seminole Nation Chief releases statement regarding security breach on Seminole Nation Gaming Enterprise

Wewoka, Okla. (May 11, 2021) - Seminole Nation Chief Gregory P. Chilcoat issued the following statement today regarding the May 9, 2021 security breach on Seminole Nation Gaming Enterprise.

"Due to an unforeseen security breach on the Seminole Nation Gaming Enterprise computer systems, the Nation's casinos are unable to operate fully at this time. The privacy of our guests and employees is our highest priority and we want to make sure this issue is resolved quickly. The appropriate authorities have been notified and we are working with experts to determine any risks to data security."

About The Seminole Nation

With a tribal enrollment of 18,681, the Seminole Tribal Jurisdiction Area is located in south-central Oklahoma, approximately 45 miles east of Oklahoma City, and it includes most of Seminole County. The Seminole Nation Tribal Complex is located in the town of Wewoka, Oklahoma. For more information about the Seminole Nation, visit https://www.sno-nsn.gov.

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