Bill Summary

• Authorizes operation of lottery gaming machines and other lottery/nonlottery casino games at gaming facilities operated by tribal entities under location contracts with the State Lottery Director

• Limits location contracts to no more than two facilities and requires 30-year terms with 15-year renewal options; includes provisions for tribal sovereignty with limited waivers of sovereign immunity for dispute resolution

• Establishes licensing requirements for gaming facilities, management entities, employees, and vendors through the Department of Public Safety Commissioner, including comprehensive background investigations

• Imposes a 10% gaming transaction fee on nonlottery casino games' adjusted gross revenue, deposited to the state general fund; includes adjustable rates based on quarterly gaming machine revenue thresholds

• Recognizes historical inequities in tribal gaming revenues and directs proceeds to tribal economic development, problem gambling treatment programs, and local governments where facilities operate