Tribe and State High-Five: Casino Pact Extended for Seven More Jackpot Years
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana just got a green light to extend their gaming agreement for 7 more years! This update also raises the money limits for licensing and certifying vendors who work with the Tribe’s casinos. It means smoother operations and more time for everyone to enjoy the gaming fun.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribal-State Compact Extended Seven Years
The Tribal-State class III gaming compact between the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana is extended for 7 years after the amendment goes into effect. This change continues the agreed legal framework for class III gaming for that additional 7-year period.
Vendor Licensing Thresholds Raised
The amendment increases the dollar amount threshold used for Tribal licensing and State certification of vendors who provide goods and services to the Tribe's gaming facilities. Vendors that sell to the Tribe's gaming facilities are affected by the higher dollar threshold for licensing and certification.
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