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Indian Gaming: Approval of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and State of Washington Gaming Compact

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This notice approves amendments to the gaming compact between the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and Washington State, specifically for class III gaming. The changes allow for the operation of two gaming facilities, set wager limits, and permit electronic table gaming. Tribal and state gaming authorities need to prepare for these structural changes.

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Key Changes

  • Increased number of gaming facilities to two
  • Implemented wager limits
  • Allowed electronic table gaming

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Operate no more than two gaming facilities under the approved compact amendment

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
operational
high

Implement and enforce wager limits as specified in Appendix F of the Fifth Amendment

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and State of Washington gaming authorities
operational
high

Restrict electronic table gaming operations to those permitted under Appendix G of the Fifth Amendment

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
operational
high

Ensure gaming compact amendments comply with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and State of Washington
medium

Prepare tribal and state gaming authorities for structural changes effective April 14, 2026

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe gaming authority and Washington State gaming authority
operational

Affected Parties

Port Gamble S'Klallam TribeState of Washington

Tags

gaming,tribal affairs,regulation