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Scotts Valley Band opens casino despite warnings over California gaming eligibility

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The Scotts Valley Band opened its Vallejo Preview Casino on 24 July despite warnings that federal officials could reconsider the land’s gaming eligibility, a Department of Justice attorney told a federal judge. The Interior Department ruled on 30 July that the land did not qualify, and the tribe closed the casino six days after opening. The tribe is seeking an injunction against that decision.

The ruling puts the tribe’s proposed $700 million casino resort and hotel at risk.

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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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