PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBAL GAMING COMMISSION (2026)
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PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBAL GAMING COMMISSION
Notice of Proposed Regulations
PGST Gaming Regulations, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
PUBLIC NOTICE
The PGST Gaming Commission proposes to adopt eight additional chapters of the PGST Gaming
Regulations and now makes these chapters available for public comment at
https://ecode360.com/PO6989/documents/Gaming_Commission
Comments are due by October 1, 2026.
HOW TO COMMENT
Submit written comments to the Commission by the due date via email at tgagc-dl@pgst.nsn.us; or in
person or via mail at 7989 NE Salish Ln, Kingston WA 98346.
BACKGROUND
The PGST Gaming Commission continues its work on a new set of Gaming Regulations.
As previewed in a prior notice, the Commission is now presenting all remaining chapters together instead
of one at a time. Chapters 3 and 5 were already posted for comment earlier this year. These eight
chapters make up the rest of the Tribe’s regulatory framework for gaming.
WHY THIS BATCH MATTERS
These eight chapters cover how the Commission will regulate gaming on tribal land: who has
authority to act, how licensing works, how issues are investigated and enforced, and how a
hearing happens if someone disputes a decision. If you hold a gaming license, work in gaming
operations, or do business with The Point Casino & Hotel, these changes are worth a close read
before the comment period closes. These draft chapters codify many current practices. They also
adopt and implement some new best practices. The intent behind this entire effort is to produce a
single set of rules for licensees and regulators to follow, which will be publicly available online and
subject to change only through formal legal process.
OUTLINE OF SUBSTANCE
Ch.
Title
What It Covers
1
Authority and
Interpretive Rules
Establishes the Commission's legal authority and how the Gaming
Regulations should be read and interpreted.
2
Definitions
Defines the key terms used throughout the Gaming Regulations, so
every chapter uses the same meaning.
4
Tribal Gaming
Agency
Establishes the Tribal Gaming Agency's role, structure, and day-today authority as the Tribe's on-site gaming regulator.
6
Licensing
Procedures
Sets the process for licensing gaming employees, vendors, and
gaming facilities.
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Ch.
Title
What It Covers
7
Oversight,
Investigations,
Licensing Actions,
Civil Fines, and
Fees
Establishes how the TGA investigates issues, takes licensing actions,
and assesses civil fines and fees.
8
Hearings
Sets the process for hearings when someone disputes a licensing or
enforcement decision.
9
Tribal Internal
Controls
Establishes the Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS) the gaming
operations must follow. The TICS, themselves, are a separate set of
government documents which are being drafted by the Commission.
10
Communications
with Gaming
Regulatory
Agencies
Sets how the Tribe communicates and coordinates with NIGC,
WSGC, and other regulatory agencies.
FAQ
Q. What do these chapters do?
A. Together, they cover how the Tribal Gaming Agency is set up, how it licenses and oversees gaming
operations, how it investigates and enforces the rules, and how a hearing works if someone disputes a
decision. These chapters set the standards for those who work in gaming at PGST, as well as those who
regulate it.
Q. Why are eight chapters coming out at once?
A. These chapters work together and directly affect gaming operations, so the Commission wants people
reviewing and commenting on the whole picture at once rather than piece by piece.
Q. Does this affect me?
A. If you hold a gaming license, work at The Point Casino & Hotel, or do business with it, yes — these
chapters set the rules for licensing, oversight, and enforcement that apply to you. If you're not involved in
gaming operations, these chapters are less likely to affect you directly, but you're welcome to comment.
Q. How do I submit a comment?
A. Email tgagc-dl@pgst.nsn.us or submit in person or by mail to 7989 NE Salish Ln, Kingston WA 98346,
by October 1, 2026.
Q. What happens after the comment period closes?
A. The Commission will review all comments received before deciding whether to adopt these chapters,
with or without changes.
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