The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, enacted in 1988 and subsequently codified at 25 U.S.C. 2701, established a federal jurisdictional framework to govern Indian gaming.
Pursuant to that act, the Yakama Nation General Council, on March 9, 1994 approved GC-05-94 authorizing the Tribal Council to adopt a Class II and Class III gaming ordinance for the purpose of establishing a Class II and Class III gaming operation.
Additionally, GC-05-94 created a five member Gaming Commission and delegated to them the responsibility to plan, finance and approve management contracts for the Class II and Class III gaming operation.
UPDATE: May 22, 2020
Due to the Pandemic COVID-19, the Yakama Nation Legends Casino is now scheduled to open on June 08, 2020 soft opening with June 11 as official open date, which a new 30 day deadline will be implemented for any applications to be turned in to the Yakama Nation Gaming Commission. You may also check our website at www.yngc.com for further information or changes as it will be continually updated. You may also contact me through email or by phone if you have any questions. Thank You, Be safe and stay healthy.
UPDATE: June 4, 2020
The opening date has been pushed back to June 23 soft opening and June 25 main opening.
UPDATE: June 29, 2020
The opening has been postponed until July 15th, 2020
Update: July 22, 2020
The tentative opening date is set for August 13th, 2020.