Wisconsin Tribe's Casino Deal Auto-Approved by Feds
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Summary
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the State of Wisconsin have a gaming agreement that got an automatic green light on March 10, 2026, because the government didn’t act in time. This update tweaks how fees and disaster relief payments are calculated, making things clearer and fairer. It affects the tribe’s Class III gaming operations and keeps the fun rolling with no delays or extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Gaming Compact Approved by Law
The 2025 Amendment to the Lac du Flambeau Band and State of Wisconsin Class III gaming compact is considered approved and took effect on March 10, 2026 because the Secretary of the Interior did not act within the 45-day review period under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The approval is only effective to the extent the Amendment is consistent with IGRA.
Fee and Disaster Payment Clarifications
The Amendment revises wording to make the regulatory fee provision and the disaster relief payment calculation clearer; these changes take effect on March 10, 2026. If you operate or rely on the Lac du Flambeau Band’s Class III gaming activities, the method for calculating regulatory fees and disaster relief payments has been technically changed and rephrased for clarity.
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