Compacts and amendments: Nooksack Indian Tribe

Original Compact

Governor Gardner signed the original Nooksack Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 910kb) on 10/28/1991.

Current Amendments

1st amendment (PDF, 254kb)

Signed 04/26/1994, this amendment deals with:

• Adding Keno, Poker, and Jackpot poker
• Clarifying Class II activities
• Updated forms of payment, hours of operation, and size of the gaming operation.
• Conditional certification for tribal members
• Updated jurisdiction provisions
• Deleted Appendix B

2nd amendment: Phase II (PDF, 41kb)

Signed 01/26/1995, this amendment deals with a phased process for:

• Increased table game wagers
• Additional gaming stations
• Additional hours of operation

3rd amendment: Appendix X (PDF, 58kb)

Signed 11/23/1998, this amendment authorizes the Tribal Lottery Systems.

4th amendment: Appendix Y (PDF, 600kb)

Signed 09/14/2005, this amendment deals with:

• Adding the option of a second facility
• Requirements for electronic gaming devices

5th amendment: Appendix X2 (PDF, 530kb)

Signed 03/30/2007, this amendment deals with the Tribal Lottery Systems.

6th amendment: Appendix X2 Addendum (PDF, 290kb)

Signed 07/26/2018, this amendment deals with:

• Player terminal increase
• Regulatory fee changes

7th amendment (PDF, 213kb)

Signed 12/17/2018, this amendment deals with:

• Adding satellite (off track) wagering on horse races
• Updated location of the Tribe’s casino to Indian Lands
• Provisions to transition a Class II facility to a Class III facility
• Adding responsible gaming provisions and increased funding for problem gambling

8th amendment: Appendix G and Appendix S (PDF, 4mb)

Signed 07/07/2025, this amendment deals with:

• Adding Electronic Table Games
• Adding Sports Wagering
• Updated age restrictions
• Updated amendment process section