Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Between the Upper Sioux Community and the State of Minnesota for Blackjack

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Federal RegisterSep 5, 2024
89 Fed. Reg. 72419 (Sep. 5, 2024)
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    Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs
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  • AGENCY:

    Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    This notice publishes the approval of the Addendum to Tribal-State Compact for Control of Class III Blackjack on the Upper Sioux Community Reservation in Minnesota for Class III Card Games.

    DATES:

    The compact takes effect on September 5, 2024.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, Washington, DC 20240, IndianGaming@bia.gov; (202) 219-4066.

    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. As required by 25 CFR 293.4, all compacts and amendments are subject to review and approval by the Secretary. The Amendment authorizes Class III card games in addition to blackjack, adds definitions, regulatory standards for Class III card games, background investigations, and provisions for enforcement and dispute resolution. The Amendment is approved.

    Wizipan Garriott,

    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs Exercising by Delegation the Authority of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.

    [FR Doc. 2024-19946 Filed 9-4-24; 8:45 am]

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