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A little bit about us:

A team of three licensing employees (Licensing Agent, Background Investigator and Licensing Assistant) work closely together to ensure that the licensing process is as smooth as possible and to ensure that applications are processed as quickly as possible.

These three employees will take all necessary steps to maintain the honesty, integrity, fairness, and security of the gaming operation. One of the steps in the licensing process is to conduct a background investigation on all Chinook Winds employees and vendors as applicable. Conducting investigations shall assist in preventing theft, cheating and to protect the gaming operation from the influence or control by form of criminal activity or organization. These steps will also assist in ensuring the employees meet all applicable laws for obtaining a gaming license.

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Employee Licensing

Information requirements by Gaming License Application

High Security
&
Low Security Gaming		 Low Security
Non-Gaming
Full Name
Aliases
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Valid ID
Residential Address History 5 years Current
Employment History 5 years 3 years
References 5 5
Gaming License History All N/A
Criminal History More Info More Info

Frequently Asked Questions

My reference won’t give his home address out—what do I do?

You will need to use another reference.

What if I cannot come up with required references?

You must have five (5) references.

What if the place I worked at has gone out of business?

Complete all of the information asked then reflect “out of business”

How do I get a list of my criminal history?

  1. Get relatives or friends to help you.
  2. Call the arresting agency and they can direct you.
  3. Go to Oregon State Police in Salem and they can fingerprint you and run your criminal record.

Whatever information these other sources provide, you are responsible for accuracy.

What documentation do I need to bring to my appointment?

Only four possible pieces of information may be required at the appointment

  • Alien or naturalized citizenship paperwork,
  • Tribal ID if you are enrolled in any Indian tribe,
  • Military discharge (DD Form 214), or
  • Bankruptcy paperwork (discharge sheet only).

Depending on what information is provided on the application, further documentation such as police reports may be required.

Employee Licensing Process

Step

Description
1. Job Offer

Before applying for a Gaming License, you must have a job offer from Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

If you are a Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Member you are given the opportunity to be pre-licensed. For more information click here
2. Submit App

To submit your application, you will need to make an appointment by going to our scheduling calendar or calling 541-996-5497. Before you arrive for your appointment, please ensure the application is completed and that you bring all relevant documentation. If documents or information are missing, we will be unable to grant a temporary gaming license.
3. Temporary License

Before a Temporary License is issued, your gaming application will be checked for completeness and a cursory background check will be performed. A Temporary License is valid for 90 days while we complete all necessary background checks.
4. Background

During this time our background investigator will make inquiries to your work and personal references as well as running a background check through law enforcement offices.
5. Final Review

During this time our Licensing Agent will perform a final review of your file to ensure all areas have been covered.
6. Permanent License

Once all applicable checks are complete and a determination to grant a gaming license has been made, the STGC will issue the applicant a Permanent Gaming License.
Licensee Responsibilities.

Vendor Licensing

The below chart represents information that must be submitted by a vendor to the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission before an application can be approved.

Non-Gaming
> $100,000 		Class II
Full Name
Aliases
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Valid ID
Residential Address History 10 years 10 years
Employment History 10 years 10 years
Gaming License History All All
Criminal History *All *All

* All criminal proceedings, except for minor traffic offenses, to which the applicant has been a party;

CTSI Tribal Members

If a Siletz Tribal Member wishes to be licensed before they are offered a job at CWCR, they may submit a licensing application at anytime.

How to become pre-Licensed

Step

Description
1. Receive Application

You will need to schedule an appointment to receive your application. This can be done by using our scheduling calendar or calling 541.996.5497
2. Orientation

An overview of the application and licensing process will be given, and you will receive your application.
3. Submitting

To submit your application, you will need to schedule an appointment by either using our scheduling calendar or calling 541.996.5497.
4. Background

During this time our Background Investigator will make inquiries to your work and personal references as well as running a background check through law enforcement offices.
5. Determination

Once the Background is completed, it is then reviewed to ensure all required information has been gathered and there are no disqualifying factors.
6. Eligibility Letter

When you are approved for a gaming license, STGC will provide a letter of eligibility.

Employee Licensing Forms

Form Name PDF
License Application - High Security & Low Security Gaming Download
License Application - Low Security Non-Gaming Download
License Renewal Download
License Disclosure Download
Appointment Calendar

Vendor Licensing Forms

Form Name PDF
Class III Update Download
Class II Update Download
Permitted Update Download
On-Site Technician App Download