Montana Tribes' Gaming Compact Greenlit Automatically
Published Date: 1/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Class III gaming agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana is officially approved as of January 26, 2026, because the government didn’t act within the 45-day review period. This means the tribes can run and regulate their casinos under this deal, following federal rules. It’s a win for the tribes and the state, setting clear rules for gaming and boosting local economies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribal-State Compact Approved; Casinos Authorized
The Class III Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the State of Montana is considered approved and takes effect on January 26, 2026. This allows the tribes to operate and regulate Class III gaming activities on the Flathead Indian Reservation under the terms of the compact.
Approval Limited to IGRA Consistency
The compact is approved only to the extent it is consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Any terms of the compact that are inconsistent with IGRA are not approved under this notice.
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