The Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs has approved the fifth amendment to the Tribal-State compact for class III gaming between the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington and the State of Washington. This amendment permits the operation of electronic table games and eliminates requirements related to revenue sharing for smoking cessation purposes. The approval is guided by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which mandates the Secretary of the Interior to approve such compacts. The changes will be effective from January 15, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The government said it's okay for the Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington to use special electronic game tables in their casinos and decided they don't have to share money for helping people stop smoking anymore.