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Gaming Compacts

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), passed by Congress in 1988, requires states to negotiate gaming compacts in good faith to allow tribes to offer casino-style gaming if it is allowed in the state.

Under Washington state law, our director is delegated the responsibility of negotiating Class III gaming compacts. All 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington have a gaming compact.

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

Governor Gardner signed the original Chehalis Tribal Gaming Compact on 12/21/1992.

Governor Inslee signed the current, restated Chehalis Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 11MB) and the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1017kb) on 06/15/2022.

Current Amendment 

Past Amendments

The 6th amendment supersedes past amendments.

  • 1st amendment, signed 01/26/1995
  • 3rd amendment, signed 11/23/1998*
  • 4th amendment, signed 03/30/2007
  • 5th amendment, signed 04/08/2015

*Note: The Chehalis Tribal Gaming Compact does not have a 2nd amendment.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Governor Locke signed the original Colville Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 8/22/2002.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Governor Inslee signed the original Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 06/16/2014. 

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Hoh Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Hoh Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 05/25/1995.

Current Amendments

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Gaming Compact on 02/19/1993.

Governor Inslee signed the current, restated Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 07/28/2017.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Past Amendments

The 6th amendment supersedes past amendments.

  • 1st amendment, signed 01/26/1995
  • 2nd amendment, signed 10/04/1996
  • 3rd amendment, signed 11/23/1998
  • 4th amendment, signed 03/30/2007
  • 5th amendment, signed 04/08/2015

Kalispel Tribe

Governor Locke signed the original Kalispel Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 886kb) on 10/20/1998.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Governor Gardner signed the original Lower Elwha Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 890kb) on 12/21/1992.

Current Amendments

*Note: The Lower Elwha Tribal Gaming Compact does not have a 3rd, 4th or 5th amendments.

Lummi Nation

Governor Lowry signed the original Lummi Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 09/21/1995.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Makah Tribe

Governor Locke signed the original Makah Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 666kb) on 05/17/2000.

Current Amendments

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Muckleshoot Tribal Gaming Compact on 02/19/1993.

Governor Inslee signed the current, restated Muckleshoot Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) and the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 11/03/2021.

Current Amendment

Past Amendments

The 7th amendment supersedes past amendments

  • 1st amendment, signed 05/04/1995
  • 2nd amendment, signed 11/23/1998
  • 3rd amendment, signed 01/16/2002
  • Memorandum of Incorporation, signed 01/08/2003
  • 4th amendment, signed 03/30/2007
  • 5th amendment, signed 11/14/2018
  • 6th amendment, signed 07/06/2021

Nisqually Indian Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Nisqually Tribal Gaming Compact on 05/25/1995. 

Governor Inslee signed the current, restated Nisqually Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 12MB) and the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 05/18/2022.

Current Amendment

Past Amendments

The 4th amendment supersedes past amendments.

  • 1st amendment, signed 02/12/1999
  • 2nd amendment, signed 03/30/2007
  • 3rd amendment, signed 04/08/2015

Nooksack Indian Tribe

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

Current Amendments

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Port Gamble Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 01/27/1995.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Memorandum of Incorporation (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 2MB) on 10/13/2021.

Current Amendments

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Governor Lowry signed the original Puyallup Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 05/28/1996.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Quileute Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Quileute Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 894kb) on 07/27/1993.

Current Amendments

Quinault Indian Nation

Governor Lowry signed the original Quinault Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 894kb) on 07/09/1996.

Current Amendments

Samish Nation

Governor Locke signed the original Samish Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 04/18/2000

Current Amendments

Sauk-Suiattle Tribe

Governor Locke signed the original Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 04/18/2000.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 02/28/2022.

Current Amendments

Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

Governor Locke signed the original Shoalwater Bay Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 08/22/2002.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Skokomish Indian Tribe

Governor Locke signed the original Skokomish Tribal Gaming Compact on 05/25/1995. 

Governor Inslee signed the current, restated Skokomish Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 8MB) on 08/21/2020.

Current Amendment

Past Amendments

The 5th amendment supersedes past amendments.

  • 1st amendment, signed 02/12/1999
  • 2nd amendment, signed 03/30/2007
  • 3rd amendment, signed 04/08/2015
  • 4th amendment, signed 03/28/2016

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe

Governor Locke signed the original Snoqualmie Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1001kb) on 08/22/2002.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Spokane Tribe

Governor Gregoire signed the original Spokane Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 04/30/2007.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Squaxin Island Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Squaxin Island Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 07/27/1993.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians

Governor Locke signed the original Stillaguamish Tribal Gaming Compact on 12/11/2000. 

Governor Inslee signed the current, restated Stillaguamish Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 2MB) on 07/06/2021.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendment

Past Amendments

The 3rd amendment supersedes past amendments.

  • 1st amendment, signed 03/30/2007
  • 2nd amendment, signed 04/08/2015

Suquamish Tribe

Governor Lowry signed the original Suquamish Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 01/26/1995.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

Governor Gardner signed the original Swinomish Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 782kb) on 12/21/1992.

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 1MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendments

Tulalip Tribes of Washington

Governor Gardner signed the original Tulalip Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 801kb)  on 08/02/1991. 

Governor Inslee signed the Sports Wagering Appendix (“Appendix S”) (PDF, 2MB) on 07/06/2021.

Current Amendment

Past Amendments

 The 3rd amendment supersedes the 2nd amendment from 09/21/1993.

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

 Governor Gardner signed the original Upper Skagit Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 1MB) on 12/21/1992.

Current Amendments

*Note: The Upper Skagit Tribal Gaming Compact does not have a 2nd amendment.

Yakama Nation

 Governor Lowry signed the original Yakama Tribal Gaming Compact (PDF, 976kb) on 06/09/1996.

Current Amendments

Appendix X authorized the tribes to operate electronic gaming devices using, known as the “Tribal Lottery System” (TLS).

  •  The devices used electronic scratch tickets (with a finite number of tickets and a pre-determined number of winning tickets) or on-line lottery tickets.
  • Each tribe had an allocation of 675 player terminals and could operate up to 1,500 at a facility by leasing player terminals from other tribes.
  •  The maximum wager amount was $5.00 and cash was not allowed in or out of the player terminals.

Appendix X2 authorized a number of changes to the TLS.

  • Each tribe’s allocation of player terminals increased to 975.
  •  The maximum number of player terminals increased to 2,500 per facility, except for Muckleshoot, Tulalip and Puyallup. These three tribes had a maximum of 3,500 player terminals, increasing to 4,000 after three years. These tribes are authorized to have up to 2,500 player terminals per facility.
  •  Appendix X2 Amendment authorized a number of changes.
  • Tribes ensure all cash dispensing outlets and point of sale machines within its gaming facilities do not accept electronic benefits cards.
  • Each Tribe’s allocation of player terminals increased 1,075. The maximum number of machines allowed at a facility did not change.
  • Annual regulatory fees for each Tribe’s gaming activities shall be determined according to the State’s current cost allocation model, eliminates the 10% pre-payment discount, credit, and alternative regulatory fee agreement options, the State provides 90 days’ notice when changing the cost allocation model, the State shall provide an audited accounting of its actual costs by April 30th of the following year.
  • Each Tribe’s annual contributions towards problem gambling and smoking cessation services established in Appendix X2 shall be paid within one year of the close of the Tribe’s fiscal year to match other required contribution timeframes.
  • Each Tribe may increase its allocation by 50 player terminals, but only if the following conditions are met:
  • A Tribe provides the State with written notice that there are 500 or fewer player terminals available for lease among all Tribes participating in the Tribal Lottery System, along with a certification from an independent accounting firm confirming the number of machines available.
  • Within 30 days, the State reviews the certification and verifies the player terminals available for lease in the state. Any allocation change would be effective 30 days after notification by the State to the Tribe.
  • This allocation is limited to one (1) per twelve (12) month period. However, if any Washington Tribe will operate more than 1,075 player terminals upon opening a new gaming facility, a Tribe can notify the State, and with State concurrence, receive an additional 50 player terminal increase within the twelve month period.
  • When a Tribe receives an increase under this section, any other compacted Washington Tribe shall receive the same increase.