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The federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 requires states to negotiate in good faith with Indian tribes that seek to enter into Tribal-State compacts (agreements) for the conduct of Class III gaming. The content of these compacts varies from state to state and may vary from tribe to tribe. These compacts frequently provide for the allocation of criminal and civil jurisdiction between the state and the Indian Tribe for the enforcement of laws and regulations. Such issues as minimum standards for the operation of casinos and licensing requirements are normally addressed in a compact. All negotiated and signed compacts are sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior for approval and become effective as soon as they are published in the Federal Register.

In Arizona, the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the State and 21 Tribes went into effect in 2003. The compact specifically sets forth the types of permitted games, establishes technical standards for the gaming machines, authorizes the state to inspect casinos, requires background investigations and licensing of casino employees and vendor companies, and requires tribes to contribute one to eight percent of their gaming revenue to state and local governments. The current compact lasts for ten years and can be renewed for another decade and one additional term of three years. It replaced compacts that were in effect from 1993 to 2003.

The 2003 Compact was amended and became effective on March 25, 2009. To see which documents (Compact, appendices) were signed by a specific tribe, to see a full listing, click here. (The PDF document is legal size and may be printed on 8.5 x 14 inch paper for easier viewing.)

The printable copies below are in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format. To obtain a free Acrobat Reader, click on the Adobe icon below.

Arizona Tribal/State Compact (2003) Periodic Compact Adjustment 2008	Compact Amendment (March 2009)	Appendix A (Original) Technical Standards Appendix A (Revised 2008)	Appendix C Security/Surveillance Requirements (Revised 2005)	Appendix D Definitions, Operational Standards, Specifications and Regulations Governing Keno
Appendix F(1) Blackjack (Revised 2004)	Appendix F(2) Jackpot Poker (Revised March 2007)	Appendix F(1) & F(2) Amendment (March 2009)	Appendix G Lottery	Appendix H Internal Control Standards (Revised 2005)
Appendix I Tribal Contributions	Appendix J Vendor Certification and Procedures (March 2009)	Poker Memorandum of Understanding (Revised March 2007)

To purchase a spiral-bound pocket copy of the compact with relevant appendices, please submit your order to LWelch@azgaming.gov or 602-604-1801 x250. The cost is $5 for the pocket compact and $5 for each of the three books of appendices, plus shipping costs. To receive an electronic copy of a compact and/or appendix for a specific tribe, please contact rmedina@azgaming.gov or 602-604-1801 x206.

Tribal-State Compacts

General Information Regarding Compacts