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Interior Department rejects Scotts Valley casino proposal in California

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The US Department of the Interior ruled that the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians cannot conduct gaming at its proposed casino site in Vallejo, California. The department said the tribe lacked the required historical connection for the land to qualify as restored lands under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The tribe said it will seek judicial review.

The ruling blocks gaming at the proposed site unless the tribe overturns the decision through judicial review.

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WSGC agrees tentative compact changes with two tribes for Washington college sports betting

WSGC announced tentative Class III compact amendments for the Spokane and Chehalis tribes on 17 September 2026. The proposals would allow wagers on in-state college sports but prohibit bets concerning individual performances, in-game decisions and officiating decisions. The commission said the amendments would also bar individuals convicted of threats against officials, coaches or participants.

Amendments to Class III gaming compacts for the Spokane Tribe of Indians and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation are the subject of tentative agreements announced by the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) on September 17, 2026. Under the amendments, in-state collegiate wagers would be added as permissible wagers, and restrictions would apply to certain bets and to certain bettors.

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