The compact says the total number of games allowed to be operated at the casino is about 3,400. “This will offer any Pokagon Citizen to attend any state funded institutions of higher education including two and four-year colleges, plus trading vocational schools with all expenses covered," said Wesaw. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Tribal Council Chairman Matthew Wesaw says a key component of the compact is the creation of a $1 million Pokagon-Indiana trust fund. Governor Holcomb, casino and tribal leaders gathered for a ceremonial signing today. With Class III approval, the South Bend casino would be authorized to add games like baccarat, blackjack, poker, roulette, craps and dice. That means it can offer electronic slot games and the only live table games it can offer is poker against other opponents. Right now, Four Winds Casino in South Bend is a Class II casino. After negotiations, legislative approval and the governor’s signature – just one more step is needed before you can play a lot of table games. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians submitted the request to Governor Holcomb to offer Class III gaming activities here. Governor Eric Holcomb is in town today to make the agreement official. South Bend’s Four Winds Casino is one step closer to offering table games.
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