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The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved an amendment to the Class III gaming compact between the Lummi Nation and the state of Washington. The amendment changes the definition of "gaming facility" to apply to any building, or portion of a building, where the tribe conducts Class III activities. The change is consistent with other compacts in the state, according to a January 10, 2014, press release from the Washington State Gambling Commission. "This proposed amendment clarifies the area where Class III gaming activities are conducted on the Lummi Nation Lands as the tribe also operates a hotel, event center, and spa connected to the casino property," the press release stated. "The amendment language is consistent with compacts for several other tribes that have resort or event centers connected to their casinos." The notice of the amendment was published in today's issue of the Federal Register. Federal Register Notice:
Indian Gaming (April 8, 2014)
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