... pertainng to gaming on the island:

Gaming was approved in the November election of 1989.

The Tinian Casino Gaming Control Act became effective 1 January 1990, at which time it stated that only five casinos would be allowed on the island. The TCGCA approval came basically as a potential solution to Tinian's economic and development woes.

The act stipulates that gaming can only be conducted in connection with a hotel having at least 300 rooms.

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