DECLARATION OF KEN BILLINGSLEY

1. I am Ken Billingsley, Region Chief for the National Indian Gaming Commission
(NIGC). In this position, I am responsible for conducting on-site compliance audits,
maintaining liaison with the gaming Tribes and conducting investigations of alleged
violations of NIGC regulations and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

2. On September 15, 1999, at approximately 1:45 pm during the course of my duties, I
visited the Big Indian Smoke Shop in Irving, New York. This establishment is within the
boundaries of the Seneca Nation Reservation and is located at 597 Milestrip Road. I was
dressed in casual clothing and did not identify myself as an employee of the NIGC.

3. This establishment is owned and operated by Mr. Cyrus Schindler, a fact known to me
by information received from the Seneca Nation Tribal Clerk’s Office.

4. During the visit, I purchased 4 Pull Tabs at 25 cent denominations. The Pull Tabs I
purchased are named “Black Velvet 7" and “Fire Ball 7's." They are further identified by
the initials and date which I placed on them. I did not observe any other customers
purchasing Pull Tabs. I placed these Pull Tabs in an envelope marked Big Indian Smoke
Shop and placed this envelope in the investigative file.

5. I did not observe the game of Bingo being played at the time of purchase. Further, the
establishment was not configured with space for a Bingo game.

6. I did not observe any form of gaming license issued by the Seneca Nation displayed
at the establishment.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the
foregoing is true and correct.

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Executed this Le day of November 1999.

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Region Chief
National Indian Gaming Compnission


CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

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have this \gt- day of November 1999, mailed the foregoing

Notice of Violation No.: NOV-99-19 via certified mail, return receipt requested to the following

person:

Mr. Cyrus Schindler
Big Indian Smoke Shop
597 Milestrip Road
Irving, New York 14081

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DECLARATION OF LANCE VALLO

1. I am Lance Vallo, Field Investigator for the National Indian Gaming Commission
(NIGC). In this position, I am responsible for conducting on-site compliance audits,
maintaining liaison with the gaming Tribes and conducting investigations of alleged
violations of NIGC regulations and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

2. On September 15, 1999, at approximately 1:45 pm during the course of my duties, I
visited the Big Indian Smoke Shop in Irving, New York. This establishment is within the
boundaries of the Seneca Nation Reservation and is located at 597 Milestrip Road. I was
dressed in casual clothing and did not identify myself as an employee of the NIGC.

3. This establishment is owned and operated by Mr. Cyrus Schindler, a fact known to me
by information received from the Seneca Nation Tribal Clerk’s Office.

4. During the visit, I purchased 3 Pull Tabs at 50 cent denominations. The Pull Tabs I
purchased are named “Instant Karma”, “ Barz” and “Reel Appeal.” They are further
identified by the initials and date which I placed on them. I did not observe any other
customers purchasing Pull Tabs. I placed these Pull Tabs in an envelope marked Big
Indian Smoke Shop and placed this envelope in the investigative file.

5. I did not observe the game of Bingo being played at the time of purchase. Further, the
establishment was not configured with space for a Bingo game.

6. I did not observe any form of gaming license issued by the Seneca Nation displayed
at the establishment.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the

foregoing is true and correct.
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Executed this Y day of November 1999.
ce Vallo

Field Investigator
National Indian Gaming Commission


NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Ref. No.: NOV-99-19

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

To: Mr. Cyrus Schindler
Big Indian Smoke Shop
597 Milestrip Road

Irving, New York 14081

Respondent

1. The Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission, hereby gives notice to you, the
Respondent, that as owner and operator of Big Indian Smoke Shop you are in violation of
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the tribal gaming ordinance of the Seneca Nation because
you unlawfully sell pull-tabs.

2. Authority to issue this notice. Under Regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission
(hereinafter “NIGC”), the Chairman of the NIGC (hereinafter “Chairman”) may issue a Notice of
Violation (hereinafter “NOV”) to any person for violation of any provision of the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act (hereinafter “IGRA”), NIGC regulations, or any provision of a tribal gaming
ordinance or resolution approved by the Chairman. 25 C.F.R. § 573.3.!

3. Federal and tribal requirements that are being violated.

a. Under IGRA, ownership of a gaming operation must rest with the Tribe having governmental
authority over the land on which the operation is located. The only exception to this is when the
Tribe, through an ordinance which has been approved by the Chairman, has authorized privately
owned gaming and such operation meets all the requirements found in regulations issued by the
NIGC. 25 U.S.C. § 2710 (a)(2) and (a)(4) and 25 C.F.R. § 522.10 and 522.11.

b. On March 19, 1994, the Seneca Nation adopted a gaming ordinance (hereinafter "Ordinance")
which was submitted for approval to the NIGC. This Ordinance was approved by the Chairman on
September 16, 1994. The Ordinance, at Section 6, provides that the Nation shall have the sole
proprietary interest in the conduct of gaming within Seneca Nation lands. The Ordinance does not
permit individually owned gaming on Seneca Nation tribal lands and does not provide for licensing
of individually owned gaming operations. Further, under Section 17-1, the ordinance is violated by
any person who operates or conducts any gaming activity without a gaming license approved by the
tribal council.


DECLARATION OF JOHN PETERSON

1. Lam John Peterson, Region Chief, for the National Gaming Commission (NIGC). In
this position, I am responsible for conducting on-site compliance audits, maintaining
liaison with the gaming Tribes and conducting investigations of alleged violations of NIGC
regulations and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

2. On May 11, 1999, at approximately 10:05 am during the course of my duties, I visited
the Big Indian Smoke Shop in Irving, New York. This establishment is within the
boundaries of the Seneca Nation Reservation and is located at 597 Milestrip Road. I was
dressed in casual clothing and did not identify myself as an employee of the NIGC.

3. This establishment is owned and operated by Mr. Cyrus Schindler, a fact known to me
by information received from the Seneca Nation Tribal Clerk’s Office.

4. During the visit, I purchased 5 Pull Tabs at 25 cent denominations. I redeemed one
Pull Tab for 25 cents. The Pull Tabs I purchased are named “Fire Ball 7's.” They are
further identified by the initials and date which I placed on them. I placed these Pull Tabs
in an envelope marked Big Indian Smoke Shop and placed this envelope in the
investigative file.

5. Idid not observe the game of Bingo being played at the time of purchase. Further, the
establishment was not configured with space for a Bingo game.

6. I did not observe any form of gaming license issued by the Seneca Nation displayed at
the establishment.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the
foregoing is true and correct.

Executed this {97% day of November 1999.

o Peterson

Region Chief
National Indian Gaming Commission


c. Under IGRA, pull tabs may only be sold and played as a Class II gaming activity at locations
regularly offering bingo. 25 U.S.C. § 2703(7). If pull tabs are not sold and played in conjunction
with bingo, then, to be lawful under IGRA, their sale and play must be authorized as a Class I
gaming activity in an approved Tribal-State Compact. 25 U.S.C. § 2710(d).

4. Circumstances of the violation.

a. On May 11, 1999, representatives of the NIGC visited the Big Indian Smoke Shop, located on
Seneca Nation tribal lands, and purchased pull-tabs. Big Indian Smoke Shop does not offer bingo.
The representatives did not observe bingo being played during their visit and did not observe any
arrangements which indicate that bingo is regularly played in the building.

b. Again, on September 15, 1999, representatives of the NIGC visited the Big Indian Smoke Shop
and purchased pull tabs. The representatives did not observe bingo being played during their visit and
did not observe any arrangements which indicate that bingo is regularly played in the building.

c. The Seneca Nation does not have a compact with the State of New York which authorizes the sale
and play of pull-tabs.

d. The tribal council of the Seneca Nation has not issued a license for a privately-owned gaming
operation at Big Indian Smoke Shop.

5. Measures required to correct this violation.
a. You must cease the sale of pull tabs within ten days of the date of this notice.
b. You must agree not to engage in future sales of pull tabs.

c. You must notify the NIGC by response to this Notice that you have ceased the sale of pull tabs
and will not conduct future sales of pull-tabs. This letter should be submitted to:

Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission
1441 L Street NW, Suite 9100
Washington, D.C. 20005

6. Sanctions that may be imposed. The violations cited in this NOV may result in the assessment of
civil fines against the Respondent in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per day, per violation. 25

U.S.C. § 2713(a) and 25 C.F.R. § 575. The violations cited in this NOV may provide a basis for
the Chairman to issue an order to close the facility because they constitute substantial violations of
IGRA. 25 U.S.C. § 2713(b) and 25 C.F.R. § 573.6.

h i Sec essment. Under 25 C.F.R.
5 575 5(a), the Respondent may submit written information about the violations to the NIGC
Chairman within 15 days after service of this NOV (or such longer period as the NIGC Chairman may


grant for good cause). The NIGC Chairman shall consider any information submitted in determining
the facts surrounding the violations and the amount of the civil fine, if any. Such information should
be submitted to the address set forth in paragraph Sc.

8. Right to appeal. The Respondent may appeal the allegations contained in this NOV to the NIGC
within 30 days after service of this NOV. 25 C.F.R. Part 577. The Respondent may appeal the
allegations by submitting a Notice of Appeal to the NIGC at the address set forth in paragraph Sc.
The Respondent has a right to be represented by counsel in such an appeal. A Notice of Appeal must
reference this NOV. Within ten (10) days after filing a Notice of Appeal, the Respondent must file
with the NIGC a supplemental statement that states with particularity the relief desired and the
grounds therefore and includes, when available, supporting evidence in the form of affidavits.

9. Right to a hearing as part of the appeal. If the Respondent wishes to present oral testimony or

witnesses at a hearing, the Respondent must include a request to do so with the supplemental
statement. The request to present oral testimony must specify the names of the Proposed witnesses
and the general nature of their expected testimony, and whether a closed hearing is requested and
why. The Respondent may waive the right to an oral hearing and instead elect to have the matter
determined by the NIGC solely of the basis of the written submissions.

10. A copy of the regulations cited in this Notice of Violation is attached for your information.

11. Point of contact at the NIGC on this matter is:
William F. Grant, Staff Attorney
Phone (202) 632-7003
Fax (202) 632-7066.

Date _ Montie R. Deer, Chairman
National Indian Gaming Commission