Tribe and Washington State Greenlit for Expanded Casino Gaming Operations
Published Date: 4/14/2026
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Summary
The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and Washington State just got the green light to update their gaming deal, letting the tribe run two gaming spots instead of one. They can now offer electronic table games and set new betting limits starting April 14, 2026. This means more fun and bigger gaming options for players, with fresh rules to keep things fair and exciting.
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Tribe Authorized Two Gaming Facilities
If you live in Washington, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe is allowed to operate two gaming facilities on its Indian lands instead of one starting April 14, 2026. The Amendment explicitly increases the permitted number of gaming facilities to two.
Electronic Table Gaming Permitted
Starting April 14, 2026, the Amendment adds Appendix G to the compact to permit electronic table gaming on the Tribe's Indian lands. This explicitly allows the Tribe to offer electronic versions of table games under the approved compact.
New Wager Limits Added
The Amendment adds Appendix F, which implements wager limits for class III gaming on the Tribe's Indian lands, effective April 14, 2026. The compact therefore includes formal wager-limit rules as part of the approved agreement.
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