State panel to vote on Spokane Tribe's compact

Friday, February 9, 2007  

The Washington State Gambling Commission will vote today on a proposed gaming compact with the Spokane Tribe.

The compact allows the tribe to operate up to 4,700 slot machines and up to five casinos. Only one other tribe -- the Yakama Nation -- has higher limits.

The compact also allows high-stakes betting and cash-fed slot machines, provisions afforded only to the Spokanes.

Gov. Chris Gregoire has said she will probably sign the compact.

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