Land Based Gaming
The Commission presently licenses and regulates three (3) land based gaming activities: Poker Rooms, Raffles and Electronic Gaming Devices.
On October 3, 2007 the Commission enacted its Regulations concerning Poker Rooms. There are currently four (4) Poker Room licensees.
On November 9, 2011 the Commission enacted its Regulations concerning Raffles (which did not come into effect until January 1, 2012).
On March 29, 2018, the Commission enacted its Regulations concerning Electronic Gaming Devices. There are currently two (2) Electronic Gaming Device licensees.
Regulations
The Kahnawà:ke Gaming Law empowers the Commission to enact such regulations as are necessary to fulfill its mandate as the gaming regulator for Kahnawà:ke.
Presently, the Commission licenses and regulates interactive gaming, terrestrial poker rooms and raffles conducted within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke.
Poker Room Regulations
In accordance with its Regulations concerning Poker Rooms, the Commission licenses and regulates terrestrial poker rooms that are located within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke.
Raffle Regulations
Pursuant to its Regulations concerning Raffles (enacted November 9, 2011), the Commission authorizes raffles offering a Prize over $5,000.00 that are conducted by Eligible Organizations within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke.
Electronic Gaming Devices Regulations
In accordance with its Regulations concerning Electronic Gaming Devices, the Commission licenses and regulates electronic gaming devices that are located within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke.
Who We Serve
Licensees
For information on the types of licences issued under the Regulations concerning Poker Rooms, Regulations concerning Electronic Gaming Devices, and Regulations concerning Raffles and a list of our current licence holders.
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Players
The Commission's primary function is to provide for the protection of players who choose to participate in the gaming offered by the Commission's Land-Based Gaming Facility Operators.
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Kahnawà:ke Community
For information on the amendment of existing regulations and the introduction of new regulations and community consultation.
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Forms
Please use the provided link to access forms related to land-based Poker Rooms or Raffles that are licensed by the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission.
Interactive Gaming
Click here to access the Interactive Gaming section!
Land Based Gaming News
ADVISORY NOTICE
For immediate release Magic Palace: EGD Licence invalidated (MOHAWK TERRITORY OF KAHNAWÀ:KE – March 26, 2024) Earlier today, the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) became aware that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (the “MCK”) had terminated its contractual agreement with Magic Palace. Section 51 of the Commission’s Regulations concerning Electronic…
ADVISORY NOTICE
For immediate release Magic Palace: Immediate Suspension and Show Cause Notice (MOHAWK TERRITORY OF KAHNAWAKE – March 25, 2024) At a duly convened meeting held on March 22, 2024, following consultation with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) directed that, based on numerous concerns arising…
RIVER RUN POKER APPROVED FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
(MOHAWK TERRITORY OF KAHNAWÀ:KE – January 31, 2024, 2023) —The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) wishes to advise the community that at a meeting of the Commission held on January 31, 2024, the Commission approved a Request for Temporary Closure (the "Request") submitted by River Run Poker, located on Highway…
