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  • 2021-00340 — Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Washington
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2448
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Interior Department announced the approval of the Second Amendment to the Tribal-State Compact for Class III Gaming between the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the State of Washington. This amendment, published in the Federal Register, allows the tribe to operate more player terminals, enhance its contribution to problem gambling efforts, and accept new forms of payment. It also designates the Cowlitz Tribal Court for certain legal purposes and incorporates state gaming regulations. The changes will officially go into effect on January 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the State of Washington have agreed on new rules for their casino games. This means the tribe can have more gaming machines, try new ways to pay, and help people who may have problems with gambling.

  • 2025-06606 — Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in Nevada
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16171
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced that the class III gaming compact between the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the State of Nevada has been extended. The new expiration date for this agreement is February 23, 2027. Since this extension does not change any other terms of the compact, it does not need approval from the Secretary of the Interior. This extension takes effect on April 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge said that a special agreement for a tribe in Nevada to keep running big games like in casinos has been extended until February 2027. They said not to worry because nothing else about the agreement is changing.

  • 2024-29450 — Indian Gaming; Approval of the Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Amendment Between the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and the State of Oregon
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101036
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved an amendment to the Tribal-State Compact that regulates Class III gaming between the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation and the State of Oregon. This amendment, which takes effect on December 13, 2024, introduces changes to the gaming operations and includes new technical regulations to accommodate these changes. The document was signed by Bryan Newland, the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government gave the green light to changes in rules about running and playing certain casino games between a group of Native American tribes in Oregon and the state itself. These new rules start on December 13, 2024.