2024-01700. Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Between Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana and the State of Montana

AGENCY:

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

This notice publishes the approval of the Tribal-State Compact between the Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana and the State of Montana.

DATES:

The compact takes effect on January 29, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, Washington, DC 20240, [e-mail]; (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 Compact raises the maximum allowed prize values on certain class III games and allows for the Tribes to offer sports betting, in addition to previously authorized games. The Compact is approved.

Bryan Newland,

Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.