Proposed Compact Amendments — Lummi Nation Hearing (July 9, 2025)
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Lummi Nation material for the Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee hearing on Proposed Compact Amendments, dated July 9, 2025, with Vice Chairman Terrence Adams and Councilman Vendean Washington listed as presenters of the Lummi Nation 6th Amendment to the Gaming Compact. It reviews the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the amendment approval process and public protection interests, and notes that Lummi negotiated and signed one of the first tribal-state gaming compacts in 1995. The proposed amendments are Appendix E (extension of credit to customers, higher limits) and Appendix G (Electronic Table Games), plus a change in definitions to be consistent. Next steps list a Commission Meeting on July 10, 2025, with a vote to forward to the Governor or to return for further negotiations.
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- 2025 07 09 A33417 D289580 Lummi Nation Gambling Commission Proposed Compact Amendments
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- 2025 07 09 A33417 D289580 Lummi Nation Gambling Commission Proposed Compact Amendments
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“Proposed Compact Amendments — Lummi Nation Hearing (July 9, 2025).”
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Lummi Nation
Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee Hearing -
Proposed Compact Amendments
July 9, 2025
The Honorable, Vice Chair, Terrence Adams & The Honorable Vendean Washington,
Lummi Nation
Tina Griffin, Director, Gambling Commission
Jonnie L. Bray, Tribal Relations Advisor, Gambling Commission
Commissioners
Chair Alicia Levy Sarah Lawson
Anders Ibsen Michael Charles Vacant
Ex Officio Members
Senator Senator Representative Representative
Steve Conway Jeff Holy Shelley Kloba Kevin Waters
29th District 6th District 1st District 17th District
“Class III gaming activities shall be lawful on
Indian lands only if such activities are located
in a State that permits such gaming and are
conducted in conformance with a
tribal-state compact…”
1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Negotiation Topics
• Casino-style gaming activities
• Criminal and civil jurisdiction
• Fees for state regulation
• Remedies for breach of contract
• Standards of operation
1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
“The purpose of this chapter is…
to protect such gaming as a means of generating
tribal revenue.”
“The State must
negotiate in good faith
when a compact or amendment is requested by
a tribe.”
Public Protection Interests
• No criminal involvement
• Gaming conducted fairly,
honestly
• Gaming limited to authorized
activities
• Minimize negative impacts on
local law enforcement,
emergency services
Gaming Compact Amendment
Approval Process
Proposed Amendment
Compact negotiated by Direction from State submitted to
WSGC Director policy makers Commission &
Legislature
Commission Hearing & Governor Reviews &
Legislative Hearing
Vote has final execution
Amendment Effective
Tribe forwards to
when published in the
Secretary of Interior
Federal Register
Lummi Nation
6th Amendment to the Gaming Compact
Presented by:
LIBC Vice Chairman- Terrence Adams
&
LIBC Councilman- Vendean Washington
July 9th, 2025
Background
• Lummi negotiated and signed one of the first tribal-state gaming
compacts in 1995
• Tribal government gaming in Washington state has yielded
substantial economic gains for Tribes and the State of Washington
• Tribal gaming creates an opportunity to generate revenue to
support essential governmental functions in our communities,
such as providing services, building infrastructure, and creating
job opportunities.
• Appendix E and G will be provide expanded gaming opportunities
for Washingtonians
Regulatory
• No greater priority for Tribes than to protect the integrity of the
game and ensure the welfare of customer who plan
• Electronic table games will be regulated in a highly regulated
manner to protect the integrity of the game and ensure the welfare
of the customer, like current tribal gaming
• Detailed internal controls will be required for this expanded service
• Lummi Tribal Gaming Commission is “Undivided loyalty to the
Nation,” a testament to the leadership of the tribal governments to
ensure gaming remains protected
Proposed Amendments
• Appendix E
• Extension of credit to customers
• Higher limits
• Appendix G
• Electronic Table Games
• Compact
• Change in definitions to be consistent
Hy’ Shqe
(Thank You)
• LIBC Vice Chairman Terrence Adams, Lummi Nation
• LIBC Councilman Vendean “Jim” Washington, Lummi Nation
• Sean Lawrence, Chairman, Lummi Tribal Gaming Commission
• Washington State Gaming Commission Members
Summary of Compact Changes
Electronic Table Game Appendix (Appendix G)
Limitations Appendix (Appendix E) which includes:
Extension of Credit & Limitations on Wager, like other tribes
Possibility to Expand to Second Facility
Other changes to carry above amendments into effect
Next Steps
Today Commission Meeting
July 10, 2025
• Hold required • Vote to forward to
hearing Governor
• Answer questions • Vote to return for
further negotiations
Public comments In-person or at
compactcomments@wsgc.wa.gov
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