The operation of electronic gaming machines in hotels on Saipan in the Northern Marianas is now legal after the governor, Eloy Inos, on Friday signing an amendment redefining a gambling device.
The new law allows electronic gaming machines only in hotels with at least 100 rooms or, if they have less than 100 rooms, they need to be attached to a golf course.
Mr Inos says he approved the measure to help the territory meet its financial obligations.
Casino gambling is legal only on Tinian and Rota.
Saipan voters have rejected a push for casinos twice, and a House casino bill was rejected three times in the Senate.