AGENCY:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
SUMMARY:
This notice publishes the approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and the State of Washington Gaming Compact (Amendment) providing for Class III gaming between the Yakama Nation (Nation) and the State of Washington (State).
DATES:
The Amendment takes effect on November 25, 2022.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2701
et seq.,
the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the
Federal Register
notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. As required by 25 CFR 293.4, all compacts and amendments are subject to review and approval by the Secretary. The Amendment permits the Nation to establish an additional gaming facility and engage in sports wagering. The Amendment makes technical amendments to update and add various definitions in the compact. The Amendment is approved.
Bryan Newland,
Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.