National Indian Gaming Commission · Washington, DC United States

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) was set up in 1988 after the US Supreme Court ruled that tribes could operate casinos and other gambling businesses independently from state regulation. NIGC regulates gaming activities on Indian lands in 28 states. The commission protects tribes from organized crime and corruption, ensures that tribes are the main recipients of gaming revenue, and works to assure fair and honest gaming operations. NIGC conducts investigations and penalizes those who violate codes. A president-appointed chairman and two commissioners, who are appointed by the Department of the Interior, lead the commission. At least two of those three leaders must be members of an Indian tribe. To read the full description, subscribe now.