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25 CFR 502.3 - Class II gaming.

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§ 502.3
Class II gaming.
Class II gaming means:
(a) Bingo or lotto (whether or not electronic, computer, or other technologic aids are used) when players:
(1) Play for prizes with cards bearing numbers or other designations;
(2) Cover numbers or designations when object, similarly numbered or designated, are drawn or electronically determined; and
(3) Win the game by being the first person to cover a designated pattern on such cards;
(b) If played in the same location as bingo or lotto, pull-tabs, punch boards, tip jars, instant bingo, and other games similar to bingo;
(c) Nonbanking card games that:
(1) State law explicitly authorizes, or does not explicitly prohibit, and are played legally anywhere in the state; and
(2) Players play in conformity with state laws and regulations concerning hours, periods of operation, and limitations on wagers and pot sizes;
(d) Card games played in the states of Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Washington if:
(1) An Indian tribe actually operates the same card games as played on or before May 1, 1988, as determined by the Chairman; and
(2) The pot and wager limits remain the same as on or before May 1, 1988, as determined by the Chariman;
(e) Individually owned class II gaming operations—
(1) That were operating on September 1, 1986;
(2) That meet the requirements of 25 U.S.C. 2710(b)(4)(B) ;
(3) Where the nature and scope of the game remains as it was on October 17, 1988; and
(4) Where the ownership interest or interests are the same as on October 17, 1988.

Title 25 published on 2011-04-01

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  • 2012-09-24; vol. 77 # 185 - Monday, September 24, 2012
    1. 77 FR 58769 - Facility License Notifications and Submissions
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Indian Gaming Commission
      Final rule.
      The effective date of these regulations is October 24, 2012.
      25 CFR Parts 502 and 559

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United States Code
USC : Title 25 - INDIANS

§ 2701 - Findings

§ 2702 - Declaration of policy

§ 2703 - Definitions

§ 2704 - National Indian Gaming Commission

§ 2705 - Powers of Chairman

§ 2706 - Powers of Commission

§ 2707 - Commission staffing

§ 2708 - Commission; access to information

§ 2709 - Interim authority to regulate gaming

§ 2710 - Tribal gaming ordinances

§ 2711 - Management contracts

§ 2712 - Review of existing ordinances and contracts

§ 2713 - Civil penalties

§ 2714 - Judicial review

§ 2715 - Subpoena and deposition authority

§ 2716 - Investigative powers

§ 2717 - Commission funding

§ 2717a - Availability of class II gaming activity fees to carry out duties of Commission

§ 2718 - Authorization of appropriations

§ 2719 - Gaming on lands acquired after October 17, 1988

§ 2720 - Dissemination of information

§ 2721 - Severability

Title 25 published on 2011-04-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 25 CFR 502 after this date.

  • 2012-09-24; vol. 77 # 185 - Monday, September 24, 2012
    1. 77 FR 58769 - Facility License Notifications and Submissions
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, National Indian Gaming Commission
      Final rule.
      The effective date of these regulations is October 24, 2012.
      25 CFR Parts 502 and 559