The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Squaxin Island Tribe have struck a tentative deal to update the Tribe’s Class III gaming compact, a step that would streamline and modernize the rules that govern the Tribe’s casino operations. The proposal, known as the seventh amendment, essentially rolls the original 1993 agreement and its six previous updates into one clear, up-to-date document. Commission Chair Alicia Levy said the goal of the new agreement is to make sure the compact reflects today’s regulatory standards, economic realities, and public health priorities. “The proposed amendment modernizes the existing compact by adopting a balanced approach that supports economic development, regulatory consistency, and public health and safety,” Levy said in a press release. “The added safeguards and community-focused commitments strengthen responsible gaming requirements.” Squaxin Island Tribe reaches tentative agreement with Gambling Commission on proposed gaming compact amendmenthttps://t.co/KnYxUBnISB — WA Gambling Comm (@WAGambling) January 9, 2026 Squaxin Island Tribal Chairman Kris Peters said the agreement would help keep a strong financial base in place for both the tribal government and the wider …