Pinoleville Tribe's Gaming Fund Switch Gets Default Nod
Published Date: 1/26/2026
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Summary
The first amendment to the gaming agreement between California and the Pinoleville Pomo Nation is now officially approved by law as of January 26, 2026. This update changes how the tribe shares money, stopping payments to one fund and starting a new Impact Mitigation Fund. The tribe and state can now move forward with these new rules for class III gaming on tribal lands.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Amendment Approved; Gaming Rules Active
The first amendment to the Tribal-State Compact between California and the Pinoleville Pomo Nation is considered approved and takes effect on January 26, 2026. You (the Tribe and State) may now move forward under the amended rules to operate class III gaming on tribal lands.
Revenue Sharing Payment Eliminated
The Amendment eliminates the tribe's payment to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund as part of the changed contribution structure. This stops the prior payments that had been made to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund under the compact.
New Impact Mitigation Fund Created
The Amendment creates a new Impact Mitigation Fund to receive funds under the revised compact terms. The new fund replaces the prior payment stream to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund and is part of the compact effective January 26, 2026.
Special Distribution Fund Contribution Rules
The Amendment details the Tribe's contribution requirements to the Special Distribution Fund as part of the compact changes effective January 26, 2026. The revised contribution rules change how the Tribe must allocate funds to that Special Distribution Fund.
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