What is Class III Gaming?
Class III gaming is a definition first found in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. Class III refers to all classes of gaming that are not Class I, which are traditional forms of tribal gaming and charity type bingo and Class II which is high stakes bingo and certain non-banked card games. Class III gaming is casino type gaming like slot machines and table games. The definition of Class III gaming also includes lotteries, pari-mutuel wagering, and sports book betting. 3.