The
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate will be able to offer more slot machines at its casino after securing approval of a new Class III gaming compact.
Up to 1,000 slot machines can be installed at the
Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown, South Dakota. That's an increase from the cap of 750 that had been authorized by the tribe's prior compact.
Additionally, the
updated
compact changes the payments associated with the slot machines. For example, the tribe would pay $170,000 if 750
machines are in operation, or $325,000 if 1,000 machines are in operation.
The payments are distributed to Codington County and Roberts County to cover services provided to the casino.
The
Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the amended compact on March 13.
It goes into effect on Monday thanks to publication of a
notice in the Federal Register.
"The amendment increases the number of slot machines the tribe may operate, decreases certain regulatory costs for emergency services agreements, and eliminates tribal contributions paid from pari-mutuel gaming to schools," the notice, which was signed by
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs John Tahsuda, states.
Most of the Class III gaming compacts in South Dakota allow tribes to operate up to 250 slot machines. Some tribes have added more machines after negotiating amendments with the state.
Federal Register Notice
Indian
Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Amendment in the State
of South Dakota (April 1, 2019)
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