CFR › Title 25 › Part 533 › §533.125 CFR §533.1Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkSubject to the Chairman's approval, an Indian tribe may enter into a management contract for the operation of a class II or class III gaming activity.(a)Such contract shall become effective upon approval by the Chairman.(b)Contract approval shall be evidenced by a Commission document dated and signed by the Chairman. No other means of approval shall be valid.