The National Indian Gaming Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency within the Departm 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.
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Join the National Indian Gaming Commission at the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners Regulators Spring Conference! One of our Supervisory Lead Auditors Gena Caviness will be presenting the Top 10 Audit Findings Wednesday, March 22 at 10:30am!
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Join the National Indian Gaming Commission at the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners Regulators Spring Conference! Eddie Ilko the NIGC's Safety and Occupational Health Manager presents Emergency Preparedness Plans on Wednesday, March 22nd at 9am!
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NIGC welcomes Adam Candler to the Office of General Counsel as a Staff Attorney. Adam has several years of experience as in-house legal counsel for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe where he served as both Legislative Counsel and Deputy Solicitor General. Welcome Adam.
“Sandra Douglass Morgan has pioneered a number of firsts in her professional life. As part of that story she has been a nationally recognized leader in the field of gaming regulation. NIGC invites everyone to take time during Women’s History Month to learn more and be inspired by her story and the many stories of women leaders.” - NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer
Congratulations to Raymond Campbell for his promotion to the Deputy Assistant Chief Compliance Officer. During his previous role with the NIGC, Raymond served as a Compliance Officer in the Oklahoma City region for over 6 years. He is also a licensed Attorney with the Oklahoma State Bar Association and previously worked in tribal law as an Associate Attorney with Hobbs, Straus, Dean and Walker, LLC for 5 years. Ray brings both NIGC and industry experience and knowledge to the Office of the CCO and we look forward to working with him in his new capacity. Please join the Agency in congratulating Raymond!
Congratulations to Josh Benefield for his promotion to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Josh is a Certified Public Accountant and has held several positions within the NIGC as Supervisory Auditor, Compliance Officer, and most recently the Deputy Assistant Chief Compliance Officer in the Division of Compliance. Josh will make significant contribution to the Finance team with his strong accounting background, extensive experience in the compliance area, and his comprehensive knowledge on IGRA and the NIGC regulations. Please join the Agency in congratulating Josh into his new role!
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NIGC welcomes Nicole Jungquist to the St. Paul region team. Nicole brings over 10 years of tribal gaming experience both on the operations and regulatory sides. Nicole's experience and knowledge will be a valuable asset to our team and we look forward to working with her in her new capacity. Welcome Nicole!
The National Indian Gaming Commission’s National Training Conference is wrapping up with an impactful Human Trafficking panel!
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Day two at the National Indian Gaming Commission's National Training Conference has begun!
The National Indian Gaming Commission's National Training Conference at Miccosukee Casino and Resort has begun!
Join us virtually during the National Indian Gaming Commission's National Training Conference next week March 7-9, 2023 at the Miccosukee Casino and Resort. There are three virtual sessions available! Register for each virtual course individually.
Information Technology Findings and Best Practices 3/7/2023 at 1:00pm EST
https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_mer7-27-TKmbdbWpM9f6EA
Top 10 Audit Findings 3/8/2023 at 8:30am EST
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Roundtable Discussion with Internal Audit Professionals 3/8/2023 at 1:00pm EST
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At the core of Indian gaming regulators’ missions is protecting tribal assets and I’m proud to share NIGC’s FY22 Annual Report detailing how the Agency has accomplished this responsibility over the past year. Each info graphic, staff profile, metric, and story in this report speaks how NIGC’s professional achievements, dedication to innovation, and a selfless approach to collaboration support that mission. While this report communicates NIGC’s success, it also reflects in part the regulatory success gaming tribes have realized as they emerge from pandemic operations, prepared to face the ever-changing landscape of the Indian gaming industry.
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The National Indian Gaming Commission FY 2022 Annual Report is available athttps://www.nigc.gov/images/uploads/FY22_Annual_Report_Final.pdf
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Please join the NIGC and welcome Shonda Boyer to the agency as an Instructional Systems Specialist. Shonda joins the agency with more than two decades of instructional design experience in the education, insurance and pharmaceutical fields. Shonda’s knowledge and expertise will be a valuable asset to the NIGC team. We look forward to the future and thank you for helping us welcome Shonda.
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Did you know you can view past recorded NIGC training events? There is a video library available here https://www.nigc.gov/utility/video-library
The most recent NIGC Monthly Training 02/23 - A Guide to Mobile Gaming is available here https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Dlbd6MW6z06r8liiRdZLNh11a9p986pImw9RxL-jECJURVlYWDA1R1AzRzRWQlJKSzA0SFI1UFFRVCQlQCN0PWcu
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Registration is available for the next National Training Topic of the Month: A Guide to Mobile Gaming- Assessing your Regulatory and Technical Approach -- FEBRUARY 23,2023 at 2pm EST
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The National Indian Gaming Commission is seeking qualified applicants for an Information Management Specialist. All applications must be submitted through USAjobs.gov
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The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-suffic...
Registration is available for the next National Training Topic of the Month: A Guide to Mobile Gaming- Assessing your Regulatory and Technical Approach -- FEBRUARY 23,2023 at 2pm EST
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A Frequently Asked Questions document on Financial Statement Audits and AUPs is now available under the Finance tab on NIGC.gov
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The National Indian Gaming Commissionhonors and celebrates astounding accomplishments throughout Black History Month.
NIGC Chairman shared NIGC's regulatory expertise at ICE 2023 in London. His keynote speech to the International Legislators' Agenda informed worldwide gaming regulators of America's unique regulatory environment for Indian gaming. The Chairman also provided a federal regulator's perspective on partnership agreements and management contracts to help ensure integrity and financial benefit to tribes.
The National Indian Gaming Commission honors and celebrates astounding accomplishments throughout Black History Month.
During National Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society. This country was established upon the profound but simple idea tha...
Registration is available for the next NIGC National Training Topic of the Month: A Guide to Mobile Gaming: Assessing your Regulatory and Technical Approach - click this link to register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_x0axXTBAQfylaSr8IqMGCw
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Thank you for joining the National Indian Gaming Commission’s National Training Conference at Viejas Casino and Resort. Special thank you to all the presenters and industry experts who took time to participate in our event.
In case you missed it, there is another opportunity to attend a National Training Conference at Miccosukee Casino in Miami, FL on March 7 thru 9, 2023.
Registration is available here: https://www.nigc.gov/calendar_main/event/7955/
NIGC Up Close interview with National Training Conference panelist on Day 3 Security Threat Assessments, Vince Murillo Director of Operation's Safety at Harrah's Resort SoCal and NIGC's Eddie Ilko the Safety and Occupational Health Manager.
Virtual Session : Essential Roles of a Regulator begins soon!
Registration is available here:
The Commission’s primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tr...
Starting now!! Virtual Registration still available! Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and compliance with 25 CFR Part 558.3(e)-
The Commission’s primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tr...
Day 2 has begun at the National Training Conference at Viejas Casino & Resort! Looking forward to another informative day! Virtual session registration available at NIGC.gov
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The NIGC's National Training Conference begins soon! Virtual registration is available at https://nigc.gov/
“Ethics” Considerations for Regulators Virtual Registration https://www.nigc.gov/calendar_main/event/7945/
Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and compliance with 25 CFR Part 558.3(e) Virtual Registration
https://www.nigc.gov/calendar_main/event/7946/
Essential roles of a Regulator
https://www.nigc.gov/calendar_main/event/7947/
Report Writing
https://www.nigc.gov/calendar_main/event/7948/
Be on the look out for pictures and fun throughout the event!
On January 31st, National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Simermeyer addressed the 2023 Indian Gaming Association's Legislative Summit on Capitol Hill. Simermeyer provided summit attendees an update on NIGC operations and consultation results, including published rules. He also announced upcoming Dear Tribal Leader Letters regarding ongoing regulatory discussions & next steps.
The recording for the special emphasis event held on January 23rd, 2023 on Combating Human Trafficking Through Collaboration is available on the NIGC Human Trafficking Resources page on the NIGC website.
https://www.nigc.gov/utility/human-trafficking-resources
Join the National Indian Gaming Commission March 7-9th in Miami, FL at the Miccosukee Casino and Resort for the National Training Conference!
Event details and registration available here: https://www.nigc.gov/calendar_main/event/7955/
Join us for the next National Training Topic of the Month: A Guide to Mobile Gaming- Assessing your Regulatory and Technical Approach on February 23, 2023 at 2pm EST.
Register here!
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Full list of available events is available here https://www.nigc.gov/
Please join the NIGC and welcome Shannon Swepston to the agency as an auditor for the Tulsa Region. She has worked in the industry for over 13 years for both the operation and TGRA side. Shannon comes from the Cherokee Nation with regulatory experience including Internal Audit and Compliance for Class II and III mixed gaming operations. Shannon’s experience and knowledge will be a valuable asset to our team, to the agency, and Tribes. Welcome, Shannon!
NIGC’s commitment to knowledge retention and creating a strong regulatory workforce extend to outreach and training events throughout the year. The Agency offers both in-person and virtual events for regulatory staff to learn new skills, keep up-to-date on the latest changes to regulations, and participate in networking events to build connections across the Indian gaming industry.
Please see the links below to NIGC’s upcoming in-person/virtual National Training Conferences:
Virtual Sessions available for the National Training Conference in Viejas, CA:
“Ethics” Considerations for Regulators - 2/7/23 @ 3:30-4:30pm PST https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_uiCfbbOnRO2AIJLiG6Ul4g
Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and compliance with 25 CFR Part 558.3(e) – 2/8/23 @ 9:45-10:45am PST https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_2A02CsNwTSuRnt0xV31Y2g
Essential Roles of a Regulator 2/8/23 @ 11am-12pm PST- https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_V3AePbAIQFWPkbE160ACbA
Report Writing 2/8/23 @ 1:00-2:00pm PST- https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_wAyzK6TdSjyoutVvoWGHrw
In-Person Registration for the National Training Conference: Miami, FL March 7-9th, 2023- https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_KoHA0i1PR06PSazZj8r8Vg
Virtual Sessions available for the National Training Conference in Miami, Fl-
Information Technology Findings and Best Practices 3/7/23 1:00-2:00pm EST - https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_mer7-27-TKmbdbWpM9f6EA
Top 10 Audit Findings 3/8/23 8:30am-9:30am EST https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_3Vp1gEO8Qjyc5RNc3NB0VA
Intent and Testing: Bingo Toolkit 3/8/23 9:45am-12:00pm EST- https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vvTlmD_OQOSWaB3K1EstRA
Roundtable Discussion and Internal Audit Professionals 3/8/23 1:00-2:00pm EST - https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_EkKkiyXWQjqU8dGCP97jKw
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“I was grateful for the chance share a few words of support to a broad cross-section of the Indian gaming community’s leaders and emerging leaders today. This week IGRA turned 34 years old. The law is a reminder of the importance of developing Indian gaming’s regulatory capacity and its economic sustainability. Workforce development efforts like those taking place today in Las Vegas are invaluable to improving the longevity of the regulatory workforce and supporting IGRA’s legislative goals.” - NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer #nigc3for35 #nigc3for35thursday #iga #nigc #tribal
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. We encourage organizations to talk to their employees and customers about staying safe online. These are all kinds of ways to keep your data protected. Practicing the basics of cyber security can make a huge difference. Visit NIGC.gov for the latest tech alerts and warnings. https://www.nigc.gov/utility/tech-alerts-and-warnings Additional resources for content referenced in video can be found at www.cisa.gov
The NIGC website has a dedicated page for Tech Alerts & Warnings! https://www.nigc.gov/utility/tech-alerts-and-warnings #cybersecurity #nigc3for35
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. We encourage organizations to talk to their employees and customers about staying safe online. There are all kinds of ways to keep your data protected. Practicing the basics of cyber security can make a huge difference. Visit NIGC.gov for the latest tech alerts and warnings. https://www.nigc.gov/utility/tech-alerts-and-warnings Additional resources for content referenced in video can be found: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2022/PSA220504
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Thank you National Tribal Gaming Commissioners Regulators for inviting the National Indian Gaming Commission to participate in your NTGCR Fall Conference! NIGC.GOV
"An underused source for STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT can be succession planning with existing staff well before staff departures. Existing staff are often well positioned to identify the critical needs and knowledge base that replacement staff will need in order to improve the impact of a position. These insights not only maintain but improve how a TGRA meets its regulatory responsibilities. Departing staff can help structure recruitment, help design a transition, and help transition their replacement. This summer, retiring NIGC Sacramento Region Director, Eric Schalansky was critical, in setting the framework for his transition. While his critical knowledge and personal dedication is missed, his insights continue to be invaluable as the NIGC plans for its future workforce talent and needs." - NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer #NIGC3FOR35
Knowledge Retention is vital to the growth and continued successes within tribal gaming regulatory authorities and the the operations. The ability to retain critical knowledge within and easily transfer knowledge to new employees is one of the many ways to stay competitive and foster creative room for innovation. We're stronger together when informed and confident employees are able to make better and faster decisions. - NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer #NIGC3FOR35 #NIGC3FOR35Thursday NIGC.GOV Register here for the next National Training Topic of the Month Session on: Use of Net Gaming Revenue Bulletin 2022-4 https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BYgNkwtSRViLlVvxGk65dA https://www.nigc.gov/utility/video-library
"Stronger Together is a reminder to make connections with colleagues across the gaming regulatory community by networking and sharing best practices. These efforts can help regulators to share information around the 3 for 35 core discussion topics—skills planning, knowledge retention and strategic recruitment. As we seek to build workforce resilience, regulators have a responsibility to grow from the experience of those who’ve forged the path so we preserve those lessons learned, and ensure we retain that knowledge for generations to come. From the newest to the most seasoned regulator, we are stronger together through sharing our collective knowledge gained over the past 35 years - this can only serve to make tribal gaming thrive. " -NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer #nigc3for35
This week the NIGC had the opportunity to share its analysis of independently audited financial statements from 243 tribes making up 510 gaming operations in 29 states. The historic $39B in Fiscal year 2021 gross gaming revenue was the largest in Indian gaming’s history. The NIGC’s analysis of the gross revenue underscores the size and complexity of the Indian gaming industry. Maintaining Indian gaming’s reputation as a well regulated industry requires the regulatory community to consider how to address changing regulatory needs as Indian gaming revenues grow and rebound from the pandemic. Thank you for being part of the #NIGC 3 For 35 campaign’s work every Thursday as we promote conversations among regulators about skill planning, strategic recruitment, and knowledge retention—important discussions as Indian gaming’s regulatory capacity addresses change over the next 35 years. -NIGC Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer #NIGC3for35 #oiga2022 #oiga
The NIGC released a Bulletin regarding Human Trafficking in February of 2021 and along with it created a dedicated space on the website for Human Trafficking Resources. These resources have continued to grow throughout the last year. Please visit the NIGC.gov website to view the resources or follow this link- https://www.nigc.gov/utility/human-trafficking-resources
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