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Oregon commission votes on compact

OLYMPIA, Washington – As reported by the Spokesman Review: "After days of 11th-hour negotiations between government officials and the Spokane Tribe of Indians, the state gambling commission will vote Friday whether to recommend a compact authorizing the Spokanes as many as 4,700 slot-style machines.

"…Even if the gambling commission votes against the compact, it's unclear whether that would stop the deal. Gov. Chris Gregoire, who, under federal law, is ultimately whom the tribe is really negotiating with, said recently that although she hadn't read all the details, she's likely to sign the agreement.

"Both state and tribal officials say they would like to put an end to two decades of arguing over the legality of the slot machines the tribe's casinos have long been operating. The compact allows for joint regulation of the tribe's gambling operations, including credentialing of workers, state inspections and periodic audits. The tribe would get the legal certainty it needs to attract major investors to expand its casino operations.

"…Under the compact, gambling profits would be used to support tribal government services like health care, education and housing…"

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