Indian
gaming is regulated on FEDERAL, STATE and
TRIBAL levels.
These six agencies work independently and in tandem to ensure
that Indian gaming maintains its integrity.
Regulation
of Indian Gaming
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FEDERAL
National Indian Gaming Commission
• Enforces the Indian Gaming Regulatory
Act of 1988 (established by 25 USC 2701 Et. Seq.)
• Regulates gaming on federally recognized reservations
• Provides and enforces Minimum Internal Control Standards
(MICS)
• Reviews and approves management contracts
• Conducts background checks and investigative reports
• Enforces civil penalties, imposes fines, closes establishments
U.S. Department of Justice
• Facilitates the land-into-trust
process
• Plans for the allocation of tribal gaming revenues
• Conducts investigative studies
• Cooperates with FBI on background checks
• Coordinates with local and state agencies on investigation
U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau
of Indian Affairs
• Approves tribal-state compacts
• Approves land-into-trust applications
• Enforces criminal violations
• Conducts investigative studies with FBI and DOJ
STATE
California Gambling Control Commission
(state oversight under tribal-state compact)
• Investigates, approves and regulates
gaming licenses pursuant to the tribal-state compact
• Conducts background investigations
• Inspects gaming operations and facilities for compliance
to tribal-state regulations
Division of Gambling Control (California
Department of Justice)
• Monitors, investigates and enforces
state gaming violations
• Monitors conduct of all licensees
• Determines suitability of employees
TRIBAL
Tribal Gaming Commission
• Regulates TribalGaming operations
• Complies with MICS from the NIGC
• Complies with the Tribal-State Compact
• Conducts background checks in association with federal
government
• Issues licenses to qualified employees
• Oversees Title 31
• Complies with IRS audits
• Responsible for security and surveillance
