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Sauk Suiattle Indian TribeCompact Amendment Hearing for Sports WageringNovember 16, 2021Honorable Nino Maltos II, Chairman Sauk Suiattle Indian TribeKehl Van Winkle, Legal Counsel, MCT LawTina Griffin, WSGC Interim DirectorJulie Lies, WSGC Tribal Liaison
CommissionersChair Bud SizemoreVice Chair Julia PattersonAlicia LevyKristine ReevesAppointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate, for a six-year termWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONSarah E. Lawson
Ex Officio MembersSenatorSteve Conway29th DistrictWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONSenatorJeff Holy6th DistrictRepresentativeShelley Kloba1st DistrictRepresentativeBrandon Vick18th District
1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act“Class III gaming activities shall be lawful onIndian lands only if such activities are located in a State that permits such gaming and are conducted in conformance with atribal-state compact ”WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION
1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act“The purpose of thischapter is to protect suchgaming as a meansof generatingtribal revenue.”WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION“The State mustnegotiate in goodfaithwhen a compact oramendmentis requested by a tribe.”
Negotiation TopicsCasino-style gaming activitiesCriminal and civil jurisdictionFees for state regulationRemedies for breach of contractStandards of operationWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION
Our Mission“Protect the public by ensuringthat gambling islegal and honest”WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION
Public Protection InterestsNo criminal involvementGaming conducted fairly, honestlyGaming limited to authorized activitiesMinimize negative impacts on local lawenforcement, emergency servicesWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION
BackgroundHB 2638 signed in March 2020:Legislation authorized sports wagering only at Class III TribalGaming Facilities subject to a compact amendmentAreas to be negotiated:Licensing and Commission Fees to pay for regulationHow sports wagering will be conducted, operated, andregulated (including mobile wagering)Issues related to criminal enforcement, including moneylaundering, sport integrity, and information sharingbetween the Commission and the TribeResponsible and problem gamblingWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION22 Tribes operate 29 Class III Casinos9
BackgroundWagering Authorized: Professional Sports Collegiate Sports except for in-state colleges Olympic/International Sports Esports Mobile/Internet on Tribal Casino PremisesWagering Prohibited: High School or Youth Sports In-state Collegiate sports/events Minor League Sports Fantasy Sports Mobile/Internet Off Tribal Casino PremisesAdditional Criminal Integrity Provisions: Money Laundering & Professional Gambling Updates Sport Integrity: Match-fixing & Contest ManipulationWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION10
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.03641. LicensingAppendix Provisions3 new vendor types for Sports Wagering:Major; Mid-Level; AncillaryGaming Employees & non-Sports Wagering vendors follow Compact process2. Fees*Certification FeesPer WAC*Start-Up Fees(In Amendment)Pro rated share of all Tribes operating on 3/30/2023unless all tribes agree to alternative distribution method in MOUWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION11
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions3. Operation/RegulationLocationWagering to occur via: Sportsbook within the Gaming Facility Kiosks in Gaming Facility and on the Premises Mobile within the Premises and Geofenced permitted boundaryServers within the Gaming FacilityCloud Storage for back-up in WA onlyWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION12
Appendix S: PremisesWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION13
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions3. Operation/RegulationLocation“ physically present on the premises of that tribe’s gaming facility.”Premises is the Gaming Facility and adjacent or adjoining amenities (hotels,restaurants, conference or entertainment spaces, common areas, parking lots,garages, other improved areas)DOES NOT INCLUDE non-adjoining convenience stores or golf courses.Black’s Law Premises2. A house or building, along with its grounds (smoking is not allowed on thesepremises).Merriam-Webster Premises2: a tract of land with its component parts (as buildings)also : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds oreasements)WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION14
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions3. Operation/RegulationPlayer AccountsRequired for mobile.In person identification /registrationProtection of PIIUse of ‘digital wallet’ for payment of wagers, but not connected to othergamingAuthorized WagersSGA maintains an Authorized Wagering Menu (AWM).Initial list from agreed upon jurisdictionTGA approves and send to SGA for review and add to the AWM.WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION15
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions3. Operation/RegulationProhibited WagersCollegiate Sports Events involving a collegiate institution located within WAMinor League SportsEvents where the outcome has already been determinedSports events with underage participants unless regulated by a Sports GoverningBody, like the Olympics.WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION16
Prohibited Wagers – WA College Sporting EventsWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION17
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions3. Operation/RegulationProhibited ParticipantsProxy or Agents;Athlete, player, coach, manager, referee or other official in a sports event that has accessto non-public information; holds a position of authority over event participants; or whoseparticipation may undermine the integrity of wagering on the event. (integrity)Prohibited from wagering if on the self-exclusion list.SW SystemMust meet GLI-33Tested by ITL, Approved by TGACoordinated training on system w/TGA & SGA at agreed upon locationsWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION18
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions3. Operation/RegulationHouse RulesHouse rules posted for the patrons. House rule information can be part of InternalControls. Approved by TGA, concurred with by SGAReserve RequirementsMust have ability to cover all outstanding Sports Wagering liabilitiesInternal ControlsDetails of provisions will be included in Tribe’s ICs which will follow Compact approvalprocess.WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION19
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.0364Appendix Provisions4. Criminal EnforcementAMLAnonymous wagers up to 2,000 (windows & on gaming floor kiosks)Player account required for off gaming floor kioskMust follow federal AML requirements (also included in Internal Controls)IntegrityIntegrity Monitoring Provider required; notice to SGA on suspicious wageringInfo SharingCompact provisions plus requirements in 9.46.0364WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION20
Appendix S: Summary of ProvisionsRCW 9.46.03645. Responsible/ProblemGamblingAppendix ProvisionsSports Wagering Net Win included in Problem Gambling ContributionResponsible Gaming- annual training & create policyMobile or Player Accounts – offer self imposed limitsMobile and kiosks – display commitment to RGConsider participation in statewide Self-ExclusionConsider results of PGTFWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSIONWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION21
Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe Located in Darrington, WA Traditional name of Sah-Ku-Méhu, canoe people who inhabited theentire drainage area of the Sauk, Suiattle and Cascade Rivers Today has 314 Tribal Members Operates a health clinic, preschool, bus service, communitygymnasium, student center and many other government functions.
Sauk-Suiattle Gaming Sauk-Suiattle casino opened in2018 Closed December 2019 forremodel COVID-19 delayed remodel,eventually permanently shutteredcasino Sports betting may bring newopportunities for the Tribe.
PublicCommentsWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION25
Next Steps - VoteForward to Governor for review & final executionORReturn to WSGC Director for further negotiationWASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION
Olympic/International Sports Esports Mobile/Internet on Tribal Casino Premises Wagering Prohibited: High School or Youth Sports In-state Collegiate sports/events Minor League Sports Fantasy Sports Mobile/Internet Off Tribal Casino Premises Additional Criminal Integrity Provisions:
