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The National Indian Gaming Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency within DOI Paul; Tulsa, Okla.; Oklahoma City and Washington.

The NIGC's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands. As an independent federal regulatory agency, the National Indian Gaming Commission was established pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. The Commission comprises a Chair appointed by the President and con

firmed by the Senate and two additional Commissioners appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. The Commission maintains its headquarters in Washington, with regional offices, located in Portland, Ore.; Sacramento, Calif.; Phoenix; St.

08/24/2026

NIGC is back on the road!

We look forward to seeing you at the NTGCR Fall Conference. Catch NIGC presenters during four impactful sessions. Be sure to add them to your conference agenda!

08/20/2026

NIGC Insight Thursday | Understanding the Three Classes of Gaming
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) establishes three classes of gaming, each with its own definition and regulatory framework.
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜 includes social games played solely for prizes of minimal value and traditional forms of Indian gaming connected with Tribal ceremonies or celebrations.
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗜 includes bingo and similar games, as well as certain non-banking card games permitted under state law. Nonbanking card games that State law explicitly authorizes, or does not explicitly prohibit, and are played legally anywhere in the state and Players play in conformity with state laws and regulations.
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗜𝗜 includes all forms of gaming that are neither Class I nor Class II. This includes games commonly played in casinos, such as slot machines, blackjack, craps, and roulette, as well as electronic facsimiles of games of chance.
Before a Tribe may lawfully conduct Class III gaming, the gaming must be permitted in the state, an approved Tribal-State compact or Secretarial procedures must be in place, and the Tribe must have a gaming ordinance approved by the NIGC Chair.

Tribes are the primary regulators of Indian gaming. NIGC regulates Class II gaming and aspects of Class III gaming consistent with IGRA.
Learn more and read IGRA:
https://www.nigc.gov/office-of-general-counsel/laws-and-regulations/indian-gaming-regulatory-act/

08/13/2026

What is IGRA, and why does it matter?
Enacted in 1988, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) established the regulatory framework for Indian gaming.

The Act established distinct regulatory roles for Tribal, federal, and state governments while supporting Tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong Tribal governments.

IGRA also provided for general regulatory oversight at the federal level and created the National Indian Gaming Commission as the primary federal agency responsible for that oversight.

Learn more about IGRA on our website: https://www.nigc.gov/commission/about-us/history/

08/11/2026

Preparedness starts before an emergency.
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on the planning, resources, and readiness that help organizations respond when the unexpected happens.

Join NIGC on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for our National Training Topic of the Month webinar, National Preparedness Month: Strengthening Tribal Gaming Through Preparedness. Explore strategies and resources to help strengthen preparedness across Tribal gaming operations.

Register today and be ready for what comes next: https://www.nigc.gov/event/september-nttm-national-preparedness-month-strengthening-tribal-gaming-through-preparedness/

08/06/2026

Meet NIGC: Criminal Justice Information Services Audit Unit (CAU)

Behind every successful training, audit, and technical assistance effort is a team dedicated to helping Tribal gaming regulators navigate CJIS requirements with confidence.

Today, you can virtually meet members of the CAU team during our webinar at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Register for August NTTM: NIGC NGI / NCJITS Audit(s): FY25 Top Findings, NIGC CJIS Resource Materials:
https://www.nigc.gov/event/august-nttm-nigc-ngi-ncjits-audits-fy25-top-findings-nigc-cjis-resource-materials/

07/30/2026

NIGC Insight Thursday is here!
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07/27/2026

See what the latest audit findings reveal.
Join NIGC's August National Training Topic of the Month to explore the top findings from the FY25 NIGC NGI/NCJITS audit cycle and learn about the CJIS resources available to help address common findings.
Register to join NIGC’s Criminal Justice Information Services Audit Unit (CAU) on August 6, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EDT: https://www.nigc.gov/event/august-nttm-nigc-ngi-ncjits-audits-fy25-top-findings-nigc-cjis-resource-materials/

07/24/2026

Did you know?
The FY 2025 Gross Gaming Revenue Report includes a revenue-by-range breakdown of gaming operations.
Approximately 9% of gaming operations reported $250 million or more in GGR, accounting for about 56% of total FY 2025 GGR.
See the full breakdown here: https://www.nigc.gov/?wpdmdl=14439&ind=14440

07/23/2026

Curious how your region contributed to Tribal Gaming's record FY 2025 revenue?
The NIGC recently announced $46.2 billion in FY 2025 Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)—the highest in Tribal Gaming history and a 5.3% increase over FY 2024.
Growth was widespread, with most Tribal gaming regions reporting year-over-year gains.

Explore the regional results to see how Tribal Gaming continues to strengthen Tribal economies and communities across Indian Country: https://www.nigc.gov/?wpdmdl=14439&ind=14440

07/22/2026

Congratulations to NIGC Chief Compliance Officer Tom Cunningham on receiving the OIGA Warrior's Award in recognition of his excellent and outstanding service to Oklahoma Indian gaming.
The award was presented by OIGA Chairman Matt Morgan during the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference & Trade Show. We are proud to celebrate Tom's dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions to Tribal gaming.

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