Washington: Tribal compacts allow for electronic table games

Friday, July 7, 2023 4:02 PM
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  • Nicholaus Garcia, PlayUSA

The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) announced tentative gaming compacts with four more Native American Tribes. The compacts will expand Washington State gambling allowing for new forms of casino games at tribal facilities.

Each agreement will have a joint Senate and House Legislative hearing on July 10, 2023. Once each hearing is complete, the agreements will go before the Gambling Commission for a vote on July 20.

The following tribes agreed to adopt a proposed compact amendment. Each amendment allows for electronic table games.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Nisqually Indian Tribe
Spokane Tribe
Suquamish Tribe