Aug 7, 2024

Governor Newsom signs tribal-state gaming compacts 8.7.24

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed tribal-state gaming compacts between the State of California and the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and with the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California.

The Governor has also signed an extension of the tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians.

A copy of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe compact can be found here.

A copy of the Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria, California compact can be found here.

A copy of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians compact extension can be found here.

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