REGULATIONS
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The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) is a federal law enacted in 1988 to regulate gaming on Indian lands. It provides a legal framework that promotes tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments while ensuring fair and honest gaming operations. IGRA establishes the roles of tribal, federal, and state governments in gaming regulation and supports the sovereignty of tribal nations. Link to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) are federally established benchmarks designed to ensure the integrity and security of tribal gaming operations. These standards provide consistent requirements for financial accountability, operational controls, and protection of assets across all Class II and Class III gaming. Here is a link to the NIGC MICS.
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires that each tribe enact a tribal gaming ordinance that is approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission Chair before opening a gaming operation. The IGRA, 25 U.S.C. § 2710, and NIGC regulations, 25 C.F.R. part 522, require certain provisions to appear in the ordinance.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Ordinance was revised by Tribal Council Resolution 2022-14 and approved by the NIGC Chairman on July 11, 2022. Here is the link to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Ordinance.
The Commission established Tribal Internal Control Standards as minimum level of controls for the gaming operation. They are the foundation of policies and procedures and created by the Commission under the authority of the Gaming Ordinance. Link to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Internal Control Standards.
Tribal-State gaming compacts, established and required under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), enables Tribes to negotiate and agree to conditions with the State for Class III gaming activities on Tribal lands. Link to the Tribal-State Compact.
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