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Chehalis Tribe’s gaming compact approved

Decision paves the the state of Washington over the
way for robust sports CHAIRMAN NOTE new law. However, Maverick’s
lawsuit also challenges the
betting at Lucky Eagle entire notion that the state has
the power to negotiate gaming This is a great step
n Aug. 9, the Bureau of events from Seahawks and compacts. forward for the
Indian Affairs published Mariners games to the Super Bowl The Chehalis Tribal Business
Oa Federal Register and the Final Four.” Committee and Office of Tribal Lucky Eagle Casino.
notice stating approval of the The tribe spent a year securing Attorney have joined a coalition
updated Class III gaming the new compact by working with of Washington tribes in a – HARRY
compact amendments. This is the Washington State gambling coordinated effort to fight this PICKERNELL SR.,
the sixth time the compact has Commission, Governor Inslee’s baseless lawsuit. CHEHALIS TRIBE
been amended and is the most office, the National Indian Gaming Though tribes are not CHAIRMAN
substantial change since the Commission and the Bureau of being sued directly, they
original compact. Indian Affairs. are still able to assist in the
It marks the final step in a long The updated compact comes at lawsuit. Meanwhile,
process to update the compact, a pivotal time for Indian gaming. Lucky Eagle Casino
making the changes effective The Washington State Legislature is making plans to
immediately. Changes include passed a law in 2020 allowing open the sports
a high-roller area and sports tribes to engage in sports betting book soon.
betting. in casinos on reservations. Harry
“This is a great step forward The law was not well received Pickernell
for the Lucky Eagle Casino” said by non-tribal casino companies Sr.,
Chehalis Tribe Chairman Harry who were not allowed to have Chehalis
Pickernell Sr. “We will soon have sports wagering. Tribe
a sports book in the casino that Maverick Gaming, the largest Chairman
will allow for wagers on sporting non-tribal gaming company, sued

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