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Washington State Gambling Commission
P.O. Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504
360-486-3440
360-486-3629 (fax)
State Centennial Accord Plans
WSGC Centennial Accord
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2007 Report
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2004 Report
Tribal Relations Policy
1. Programs
The Washington State Gambling Commission is responsible for the regulation of gambling in Washington State. Included in this responsibility is the co-regulation of Tribal Class III gambling in conjunction with the tribal gaming agencies. The terms of this tribal/state relationship are governed by the Tribal-State gaming compacts and the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).The agency’s tribal regulatory functions are primarily the responsibility of the Tribal Gaming Unit, the Electronic Gambling Laboratory, and the Licensing Operations Division. In addition to our regulatory functions and certification/suitability determinations of tribal gaming licensees, the agency provides gambling regulatory training and other resources to the Tribe, tribal gaming agencies, and employees.
2. Contacts within the Gambling Commission
Rick Day, DirectorP O Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3446
Julie Lies, Assistant Director
Tribal & Technical Gambling Division
P O Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3586
David E. Trujillo, Assistant Director
Licensing Services Division
P O Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504-2400
360-486-3512
Street Address
4565 7th Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503
3. Funding Distribution
As a regulatory agency, the Gambling Commission does not have funds for distribution to tribes. The commission collects fees from tribes to pay for regulatory services.4. Consultation Process-Procedures
The Gambling Commission is committed to consulting with tribes on all issues that affect our co-regulatory relationship.The Tribal Gaming Unit works directly with tribes on gambling regulatory issues on a day-to-day basis.
The Tribal & Technical Gambling Division Assistant Director is in regular contact with the tribes.
The Director is the lead contact for compact negotiations.
The agency participates in all Centennial Accord meetings.
5. Dispute Resolution Process
The dispute resolution process for Class III gaming issues is set forth in the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. This process involves several levels of dispute resolution from consultation, to mediation and arbitration.Agency employees are strongly encouraged to resolve disputes on an informal basis whenever possible.
