[Federal Register: April 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 79)] [Notices] [Page 21440] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr26ap05-75] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Gaming AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of approved Tribal-State Compact. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice publishes approval of the Tribal-State Compact between the State of Oklahoma and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Skibine, Director, Office of Indian Gaming Management, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary-- Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219-4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under Section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2710, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the approved Tribal-State Compact for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. This Compact authorizes the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma to engage in certain Class III gaming activities, provides for certain geographical exclusivity, limits the number of gaming machines at existing racetracks, and prohibits non- tribal operation of certain machines and covered games. Dated: April 11, 2005. Michael D. Olsen, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 05-8241 Filed 4-25-05; 8:45 am]