VIA FACSIMILE AND 

FIRST CLASS MAIL 

Ms. Tamara Francis Fourkiller, Chair 

Caddo Nation 

P. 0. 487 

Binger, OK 73009 

Re: Amended Gaming Ordinance 

Dear Chair F ourkiller: 

June 15, 2016 

This letter responds to your request for the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming 

Commission to review and approve the Caddo Nation's (Nation) Amended Gaming Ordinance. 

The Gaming Ordinance was authorized by Resolution #03-2016-05 on March 2, 2016. The 

NIGC received a copy of the Gaming Ordinance on March 22, 2016. 

Thank you for bringing the amended Gaming Ordinance to our attention. The Gaming 

Ordinance is approved as it is consistent with the requirements of the Indian Gaming Regulatory 

Act and the NIGC's regulations. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Staff 

Attorney Heather McMillan Nakai at (202) 632-7003. 

Sincerely, 

Jonodev 0. Chaudhuri 

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Post Office Box 487 • Binger, Oklahoma 73009 • 405-656-2344 • 405-656-2345 • Fax 405-656-2892 

RESOLUTION QY-d.Oj6-D5 

RESOLUTION OF THE CADDO NATION OF OKLAHOMA APPROVING THE 2016 GAMING ORDINANCE OF 

THE CADDO NATION 

Whereas: 

Whereas: 

Whereas: 

Whereas: 

Whereas: 

the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma is a Federally Recognized Tribe, governed by a 

Constitution pursuant to the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936 (49 State 197), and 

under the revised Caddo Nation Constitution and By-Laws adopted by the Caddo Nation 

of Oklahoma on June 26, 1976, and recognized by the Secretary of Interior, the Tribal 

Council of the Caddo Nation has certain powers, and 

under Article V, Section 2, part "b", of the Tribal Constitution, the Caddo Tribal Council is 

empowered to exercise the responsibility subject to any restrictions in Federal or State 

law, "to establish business functions within the Tribal Government," and 

the Caddo Nation Tribal Council approves the 2016 Gaming Ordinance, and 

the Caddo Nation Tribal Council approved the 2016 Gaming Ordinance at a duly called 

meeting on March 2, 2016, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 2016 Gaming Ordinance of the Caddo Nation is hereby in full force and 

effect. 

CERTIFICATION 

We, the undersigned Chairman and Secretary of the Tribal Council of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, 

hereby certify that the Ca ddo Nation Council is composed of 8 members, and a quorum composed of 5 

members, of .whom _!}__ were present at a duly called meeting, noticed, convened and held on this 

/'5° day of~ 2016 at the Caddo Nation Tribal Complex in Binger, Oklahoma and that the 

foregoing resolution was duly adopted by an affirmative vote of: 

_ {) __ ABSTAINING 

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Caddo Nation of Oklahoma 

11ECEIVED ~L l01 'AL INDIAN 

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Post Office Box 487 • Binger, Oklahoma 73009 • 405-656-2344 • 405-656-2345 • Fax 405-656-2892 

Caddo Nation Office of Gaming Commission 244 Bison Rd. Gracemont, OK 73042 

March 16, 2016 

Chairman Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri: 

The Caddo Nation Tribe of Oklahoma along with the Caddo Nation Office of Gaming Commissioner 

provides notice to the National Indian Gaming Commission in accordance to Part 522.2 that the Tribe 

wishes to submit the Caddo Nation 2016 Gaming Ordinance. The Caddo Nation 2016 Gaming Ordinance 

was passes .along with Resolution 03-2016-05, on March 2, 2016, during regular Tribal Council Meeting. 

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma along with the Caddo Nation Office of Gaming Commission has included 

the Tribal State Compact enacted on June 27, 2006, between the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and the 

State of Oklahoma pursuant to delegated authority and Section 11 of the IGRA, based on a full review of 

the record and the law, in pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(3)(B), published in the Federal Register. 

Sincerely, 

Chairman Paul D. Varela 

Caddo Nation Office of Gaming Commissioner 

ENC: Tribal Gaming State Compact/Caddo Nation 2016 Gaming Ordinance/ Resolution 03-2016-05 
Gaming Ordinance of the Caddo Nation 

2016 
Index Gaming Ordinance of the Caddo Nation 

Section Pg. 

Section 1. Purpose.................................................................................... 4 

Section 2. Applicabilify.............................................................................. 4 

Section 3. Definitions................................................................................. 4 

Section 4. Gaming Authorized..................................................................... 7 

Section 5. Ownership of Gaming.................................................................. 7 

Section 6. Use of Net Gaming Revenues......................................................... 7 

Section 7. Gaming Commission.................................................................... 7 

Section 8. Audits....................................................................................... 12 

Section 9. Environment and Public Health and Safefy....................................... 13 

Section 10. Patron Dispute Resolution............................................................ 13 

Section 11. Facilify License......................................................................... 14 

Section 12. Agent for Service of Process......................................................... 14 

Section. 13 Tribal Access to Financial Information........................................... 14 

Section 14. License Application Form............................................................ 15 

Section 15. License Fee.............................................................................. 15 

Section 16. Fingerprints............................................................................. 15 

Section 17. Background Investigations.......................................................... 16 

Section 18. Procedures for Conducting Background Investigations....................... 17 

Section 19. Tribal Internal Control Standards................................................. 17 

Section 20. Certification of Gaming Systems and Equipment............................... 18 

Section 21. Charitable Gaming..................................................................... 18 

Section 22. Notice of Results of Background Investigations................................. 18 

Section 23. Eligibilify Determinations............................................................ 19 

Section 24. Granting Gaming Licenses........................................................... 19 

Section. 25 Denying Gaming Licenses............................................................ 19 

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Section 26. Gaming License Suspensions and Revocations.................................. 20 

Section 27. Records Retention..................................................................... 20 

Section 28. Licenses for Vendors.................................................................. 20 

Section 29. Submission of a Vendor License Application.................................... 21 

Section 30. Contents of the Vendor License Application..................................... 21 

Section 31. Vendor Background Investigations................................................ 22 

Section 32. Vendor License Fees................................................................... 22 

Section 33. Vendor Background Investigation Report........................................ 22 

Section 34. Exemption for Vendors Licensed by Recognized Regulatory Authorities.. 22 

Section 35. Compliance with Federal Law....................................................... 23 

Section 36. Authorization of Gaming............................................................. 23 

Section 37. Repeal.................................................................................... 24 

Section 38. Effective Date........................................................................... 24 

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Section 1. 

Section 2. 

Section 3. 

Purpose 

The Hasinai Gaming Commission of the Caddo Nation, empowered by the 

Constitution and Bylaws of the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, and the 

Gaming Ordinance of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma along with the State 

Compact to enact ordinances, herby enacts this ordinance to promote tribal 

economic development, self-sufficiency and sovereignty; to shield the 

operation of gaming from organized crime and other corrupting influences; and 

to ensure that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both the operator and 

players. 

[25 u.s.c. § 2702(1)-(3)] 

Applicability 

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all provisions of this ordinance shall 

apply to [class IT/or class III] gaming on the Caddo Nation Indian lands. 

Definitions 

A. Gaming. Is defined as having the same meanings as applied by and 

contained in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Public Law 100-44 7. 

B. Class I Gaming. "Class I gaming" means: 

1. Social games played solely for prizes of minimal value; or 

2. Traditional forms of Indian gaming when played by individual's in 

Connection with tribal ceremonies or celebrations. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2703(6); 25 C.F.R. § 502.2] 

C. Class II gaming. 

1. Bingo or lotto (whether or not electronic, computer or other 

technologic aids are used) when players. 

a. Play for prizes with cards bearing numbers or other 

designations; 

b. Cover numbers or designations when objects, similarly 

numbered or designated, are drawn or electronically 

determined; and 

c. Win the game by being the first person to cover a designated 

pattern on such cards; 

2. Pull-tabs, punch boards, tips jar, instant bingo and other games 

similar to bingo, if played in the same location as bingo or lotto; 

3. Non-banking card games that: 

a. State law explicitly authorizes, or does not explicitly 

prohibit, and are played legally anywhere in the state; and 

b.Players play in conformity with state laws and regulations 

concerning hours, periods of operation, and limitations on 

wagers and pot sizes. 

[25 U.S.C. §2703(7); 25 C.F.R. §502.3] 

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D. Class ID Gaming. All forms of gaming that are not class I or class II gaming, 

including, but not limited to: 

1. Any house banking game, including but not limited toa. Cards games such as baccarat, chemin de fer, blackjack 

(21), and pai gow (if played as house-banking games); and 

b.Casino games such as roulette, craps, and keno; 

2. Any slot machines, as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 1171 (a)(l), and 

electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance; 

3. Any sport betting and pari-mutuel wagering, including, but not 

limited to, wagering on horse racing, dog racing, or jai alai; or 

4. Lotteries 

E. Commission. The Hasinai Gaming Commission established to preform 

regulatory oversight and to monitor compliance with tribal, federal, and 

applicable state regulations set forth in this ordinance. 

F. Commissioner. A Commissioner of the Caddo Nation, as provided by this 

ordinance. 

G. CFR. The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and 

permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and 

agencies of the Federal Government produced by the Office of the Federal 

Register (OFR) and the Government Publishing Office. 

H. License. The written permission by authority of the Caddo Nation to do an 

act, which without permission would be illegal, and is a document granted 

by the Commissioner of the Chickasaw nation for a consideration to a person 

or to a location to purse business subject to regulation under the jurisdiction 

of the Caddo Nation. 

I. Chairman. The chief executive officer of Tribal Gaming. 

J. Caddo Nation Tribal Council. The Tribal Council as created by the Caddo 

Nation Constitution. 

K. Facility License. A separate license issued by the Tribe to each place, 

facility or location on Indian lands where the tribe elects to allow class II or 

III gaming. 

[25 C.F .R. § 502.23) 

L. Gaming Operations. Each economic entity that is licensed by the Hasinai 

Gaming Commission, operates the games, receives the revenues, issues the 

prizes, and pays the expenses. A gaming operation may be operated by the 

Tribe directly; by a management contractor; or, under certain conditions, by 

another person or entity. 

M. Indian Lands. 

1. Lands within the limits of the Caddo Nation reservation; or 

2. Land over which the Caddo Nation exercises governmental power 

that is either; 

a. Held in trust by the United states for the benefit of any 

Indian tribe or individual; or 

b. Held by the Caddo Nation or individual subject to 

restriction by the United States against alienation. 

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N. Key Employee. 

1. A person who performs one or more of the following functions: 

a. Bingo caller; 

b.Counting room clerk; 

c. Chief of security; 

d. Custodian of gaming supplies or cash; 

e. Floor manager; 

f. Pit boss; 

g.Dealer; 

h. Croupier; 

i. Approver of credit; or 

j. Custodian of gambling devices, including persons with 

access to cash and accounting records within such devices; 

2. If not otherwise included, and other person whose total cash 

compensation is in excess of $50,000.00 per year; 

3. If not otherwise included, the four most highly compensated persons 

in the gaming operation; or 

4. Any other person designated by the tribe as a key employee. 

[25 C.F.R. § 502.14] 

0. Licensee. A tribally owned class II or class ill gaming operation or a person 

licensed by the Hasinai Gaming Commission as a primary management 

official, key employee or other gaming employee under the provisions of the 

ordinance. 

P. Management Contract. Any contract, subcontract or collateral agreement 

between the Hasinai Gaming Commission and a contractor or between a 

contractor and a subcontractor is such contract or agreement provides for the 

management of all or part of a gaming operation. 

Q. Net Revenues. Gross gaming revenues of the Hasinai Gaming Commission 

operations less: 

1. Amounts paid out as, or paid for, prizes; and 

2. Total gaming-related operating expenses, including all those 

expenses of the gaming operation commonly known as operating 

expenses of the gaming operation commonly known as operating 

expenses consistent with professional accounting pronouncement, 

excluding management fees. 

[25 C.F.R. § 2703(9); 25 C.F.R. §502.16] 

R. Primary Management Official. 

1. The person( s) having management responsibility for a management 

contract. 

2. Any person who has authority: 

a. To hire and fire employees; or 

b. To set up working policy for the gaming operation; or 

c. The chief financial officer or other person who has financial 

management responsibility. 

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Section 4. 

Section 5. 

Section 6. 

Section 7. 

3. Any other person designated by the Hasinai Gaming Commission as 

a primary management official. 

[25 C.F.R. § 502.19] 

S. Tribal-State Compact. "Tribal State Compact" means an agreement 

between the Caddo Nation and state about class III gaming under 25 U.S.C. 

§ 2710(d). 

T. Tribe. "Tribe" means the Caddo Nation. 

U. TICS. Tribal Internal Control Standards for basic Gaming Compliance. 

V. MICS. Minimal Internal Control Standards for Gaming Operations. 

Gaming Authorized 

[Class II and/ or class III] gaming is authorized to be conducted on the Tribe's 

Indian lands, if such gaming is conducted in accordance with this ordinance, the 

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the NIGC's regulations, and any other 

applicable laws or regulations. 

Ownership of Gaming 

A. The Tribe shall have the sole proprietary interest in and responsibility for the 

conduct of any gaming operation authorized by this ordinance, unless the 

Tribe elects to allow individually owned gaming. 

[25 U.S.C. §2710(b)(2)(A); 25 C.F.R. §§ 522.4(b)(l), 522.6(c)] 

B. The Tribe may authorize individually owned gaming in accordance with 

IGRA and the NIGC's regulations. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(4); 25 C.F.R. §§ 522.4(b)(l), 522.10] 

Use of Net Gaming Revenues 

A. Net revenues from Tribal gaming shall be used only for the following 

purposes: 

1. To fund Tribal government operations or programs; 

2. To provide for the general welfare of the Caddo Nation and its 

Citizens; 

3. To promote Tribal economic development; 

4. To donate to charitable organizations; or 

5. To help fund operations oflocal government agencies. 

a. No per capita payments to tribal citizens shall be made 

from gaming revenue. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(3); 25 C.F.R. §§ 522.4(b)(2), 522.6(b)] 

Gaming Commission 

A. This ordinance herby establishes the Hasinai Gaming Commission 

("Commission") to regulate the Tribe's gaming operations. The Commission 

shall consist of at least 3 members, including a Chair, Vice-Chair, and at 

least one additional Commissioner. 

B. The Commission will conduct oversight to ensure compliance with Tribal, 

federal and, if applicable, state laws and regulations. It will serve as the 

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licensing authority for individuals employed in the gaming operations and 

will administer background investigations as part of the licensing process, 

as well as individual contractors or companies conducting business on Tribal 

lands. The commission will also have a key role in monitoring compliance 

with the gaming operation's internal controls and in tracking gaming 

revenues. In order to carry out its regulatory duties, the Commission shall 

have unrestricted access to all areas of the gaming facility, operations, as 

well as all records or business. The Commission shall have authority to take 

enforcement actions, including suspension or revocation of an individual 

gaming license, when appropriate. 

C. Commissioner positions shall be filled in the following manner: 

1. Through appointment and conformation by the Caddo Nation Tribal 

Council. 

D. Terms of office for Commissioners shall be as follows: The Chair shall serve 

an initial term of one year, with subsequent Chairs serving 3 year terms; and 

the Vice-Chair and Commissioner(s) shall serve and initial term of two (2) 

years, with subsequent 3 year terms. Each Commissioner are available to 

serve multiple years in office while in good standing of performance and 

compliance of duties. 

E. The following persons are not eligible to serve as Commissioners: any 

member of the Caddo Nation Tribal Government body, while serving as such; 

current employee of the gaming operation; gaming contractors (including 

any principal of a management, or other, contracting company); persons 

directly related to, or sharing a residence with, any of the above; and person's 

ineligible to be key employees or primary management officials. Non-Tribal 

Members previously convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense of 

embezzlement, theft or any other money-related or honesty-related 

misdemeanor offense, such as fraud, cannot serve as a Commissioner. Tribal 

Members previously convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense of 

embezzlement, theft or any other money-related or honesty-related 

misdemeanor offense, such as fraud, will only be able to serve as a 

Commissioner if the Caddo Nation Tribal Council specifically finds that a 

significant amount of time has passed and the person is now of trustworthy 

character. The Caddo Nation Tribal Council shall require a criminal history 

check with appropriate law enforcement agencies for each Commissioner 

candidate; shall review the candidate's criminal history check results; and 

shall make an appropriate eligibility determination before appointing an 

individual to the position of Commissioner. 

F. The Tribe recognizes the importance of an independent Tribal Gaming 

Commission in maintaining a well-regulated operation. The Commission 

shall be independent of, and act independently and autonomously from, the 

Caddo Nation Tribal Council in all matters within its purview. No prior, or 

subsequent, review by the Caddo Nation Tribal Council of any actions of the 

Commission shall be required or permitted except as otherwise explicitly 

provided in this ordinance. To avoid potential conflicts of interest between 

the operations and regulations of the gaming facility, the Tribe requires that, 

at a minimum: 

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1. No member of the Caddo Nation Tribal Council or Tribal Gaming 

Board of Directors may serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission; 

2. No member directly related or living with a member of the Caddo 

Nation Tribal Council or Tribal Gaming Board of Directors shall 

serve on the tribal gaming Commission; 

3. Members of the Commission are prohibited from gambling in the 

facility; 

4. Commissioners are prohibited from accepting complimentary items 

from the gaming operation, except food and beverages valued under 

$10.00 dollars; and 

5. Commissioners may only be removed from office by the Caddo 

Nation Tribal Council, prior to the expiration of their respective 

terms, for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance or other acts 

that would render a Commissioner unqualified for the position, with 

an independent arbitrator to quantify claims of removal. 

G. Nominees for Commissioners positions must satisfy the eligibility standards 

set forth for primary management officials and key employees found in 

Section 23. of this ordinance. All requisite background investigations shall 

be performed under the direction of the Caddo Nation Tribal Council. 

H. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall: 

1. Develop licensing procedures for all employees of the gaming 

operations pursuant to 25 CFR § 558. l(b ); 

2. Issue, suspend, revoke, and renew licenses of primary management 

officials and key employees upon completion of background 

investigations and after following the procedures contained in 

25CFR Parts 556 and 558; 

3. Conduct background investigations on primary management 

officials and key employees according to requirements that are at 

least as stringent as those in 25 CFR Parts 556 and 558 pursuant to 

25 CFR § 522.4(b)(5); 

4. Forward complete employment application findings for primary 

management officials and key employees to the NIGC pursuant to 

25 CFR § 558.3. these applications should include the Privacy Act 

notice and the notice regarding false statements contained in 25 CFR 

§ 556.2 and 556.3; 

5. Forward completed investigative report findings on each 

background investigation for each primary management ot11cial or 

key employee to the NIGC prior to issuing a license pursuant to 25 

CFR § 556.5; 

6. Review a person's prior activates, criminal record, if any, and 

reputation, habits and associations to make a finding concerning the 

eligibility of a key employee or primary management official for 

employment in a gaming operation pursuant to 25 CFR § 558.2; 

7. Notify the NIGC if, after conducting a background investigation on 

a primary management official or a key employee, the tribe does not 

license the individual pursuant to 25 CFR § 556.5( d)(l ); 

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8. Retain applications and reports of background investigations of 

primary management officials and key employees for no less than 

three years' for termination of employee pursuant 25CFR § 

556.5(d)(l); 

9. Issue separate licenses to each place, facility or location on Indian 

lands where a tribe elects to allow gaming pursuant to 25 CFR § 

220.l(b)(4); 

10. Ensure that gaming facilities are constructed, maintained and 

operated in a manner that adequately protects the environment and 

the public health and safety pursuant to 25 CFR § 522.4(b )(7); 

11. Obtain annual independent outside audits and submit these audits to 

the NIGC pursuant 25 CFR § 255.4(b)(4). The scope of these audits 

should include all gaming related contracts that result in purchases 

of supplies, services or concessions for more than $25,000.00 ~n any 

year pursuant to 25 CFR § 522.4(b)(4); 

12. Ensure that net revenues from any gaming activities are used for the 

limited purposes set forth in the tribal gaming ordinance pursuant to 

25 CFR § 522.4(B0(2); 

13. If the tribe authorizes individually owned gaming, issue licenses 

according to the requirements contained in the tribal gaming 

ordinance pursuant to 25 CFR § 522.10 and CFR § 522.11 

14. Promulgate tribal gaming regulations pursuant to tribal law; 

15. Monitor gaming activities to ensure compliance with tribal 

law/regulation; 

16. Interact with other regulatory and law enforcement agencies 

regarding the regulation of gaming; 

17. Conduct investigations of possible violations and take appropriate 

enforcement action with respect to the tribal gaming ordinances and 

regulations; 

18. Provide independent information to the tribe on the status of the 

tribe's gaming activities; 

19. Take testimony and conduct hearings on regulatory matters, 

including matters related to the revocation of primary management 

officials and key employee licenses; 

20. Establish or approve Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS) or 

procedures of the gaming operation, including the operation's credit 

policies and procedures for acquiring supplies and equipment; 

21. Establish and supplementary criteria for the licensing of primary 

management officials, key employees, and other employees that the 

tribe deems necessary; 

22. Review and approve all Standard Operating Procedures creating by 

management officials to ensure compliance with Minimal Internal 

Control Standards (MICS) and TICS; 

23. Establish standards for and issue licenses or permits to persons and 

entities who deal with the gaming operation such as manufacturers 

and suppliers of machines, equipment and supplies; 

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24. Maintain records on licensees and on persons denied licenses 

including persons otherwise prohibited from engaging in gaming 

activities within the tribe's jurisdiction; 

25. Perform audits of business transactions to ensure compliance with 

regulations and/or policy; 

26. Establish or approve rules of promotions, various games, and 

inspect games, tables, equipment, machines, cards, dice, and chips 

or tokens used in the gaming operation. Establish or approve video 

surveillance standards. Establish standards/criteria for gaming 

machines and facilitate the testing of machines for compliance; 

27. Resolve patron disputes (Tort Claims), employee grievances, and 

other problems, pursuant to the tribal gaming ordinance; 

28. Promulgate and issue regulations on the levying of fees and/or taxes 

associated with gaming license applications; 

29. Promulgate and issue regulations on the levying of fines and/or the 

suspension or revocation of gaming licenses for violations or this 

ordinance or any Tribal, Federal, or State gaming regulations, if 

applicable; 

30. Establish and maintain internal controls for all types of barred 

individuals within the gaming facilities, and establish rules on 

enforcement of said rules to uphold the integrity of gaming 

operations; 

31. Create and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities that 

conduct background investigations, and license vendors who are 

trustworthy; 

32. Preform such other duties the Commission deems appropriate for 

the proper regulation of the Tribal gaming operation; and 

33. Promulgate such regulations and guidelines as deemed appropriate 

to implement the provisions of this ordinance, so long as they are in 

furtherance or, and not in conflict with, any provisions of this 

ordinance. 

I. Before adopting, amending and repealing regulations, the Commission shall 

give notice of any such proposed action to the Caddo Nation Tribal Council, 

the gaming operation(s) and all other persons whom the Commission has 

reason to believe have a legitimate interest in the proposed action. The notice 

shall invite comments and describe the general nature of the proposed action 

and the manner in which comments on the proposed action shall be received 

by the Commission. 

J. The Commission shall ensure that all records and information obtained as a 

result of an employee background investigation shall remain confidential 

and shall not be disclosed to any persons who are not directly involved in 

the licensing and employment processes. Information obtained during the 

course of an employee background investigation shall be disclosed to 

members of management, human resources personal and/ or other employed 

by the Tribal gaming operation on a need-to-know-basis, for actions taken 

in their official capacities. 

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Section 8. 

K. The confidentiality requirements in Section 7 (J), above, do not apply to 

request for such records or information from any Tribal, Federal, or State 

law enforcement or regulatory agency, or for the use of such records or 

information by the Commission and staff in the performance of their official 

duties. 

L. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The concurrence 

of a majority of the Commissioners shall be required for any final 

determination by the Commission. The Commission may act in its official 

capacity, even ifthere are vacancies on the Commission. 

M. Commissioners shall be compensated by the Tribal Council. In order to 

ensure the Commission is not improperly influenced, a Commissioner's 

compensation shall not come from Tribal Gaming. 

1. The annual compensation, payable monthly/or bi-weekly, of the 

Gaming Commissioners shall be determined as a part of the annual 

budget appropriation. 

2. In no event shall compensation be based on a percentage of net 

profits from gaming operations of the Nation. 

3. Members are eligible to be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred 

for gaming Commission business, including necessary travel 

expenses, in addition to their monthly compensation with prior 

approval from the Tribe. 

N. The Commission shall keep a written record of all its meetings. 

Audits 

A. The tribe shall cause to be conducted independent audits of gaming 

operations annually and shall submit the results of those audits to the NIGC. 

[25 C.F.R. § 571.12(b)] 

1. Annual audits shall conform to generally accepted auditing 

standards. 

B. All gaming-related contracts that result in the purchase of supplies, services 

or concessions for more than $25,000 in any year (except contracts for 

professional legal and accounting services) shall be specifically included 

within the scope of the audit conducted under Section 9(A) of this ordinance. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(c); 25 C.F.R. § 522.4(b)(3)] 

C. Copies of the annual audit of each licensed gaming operation, and each audit 

for supplies, services or concessions of each gaming operation, shall be 

furnished to the NIGC within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of 

the gaming operation. 

[25 C.F.R. § 571.13] 

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Section 9. 

Section 10. 

Environment and Public Health and Safety 

A. Each gaming facility shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in a 

manner that adequately protects the environment and the health and safety 

of the public. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(E); 25 C.F.R. § 522.4(b)(7), 522.6(b), and 559.4] 

B. Hasinai Gaming Commission shall identify and enforce laws, resolutions, 

codes, policies, standards, or procedures, which are applicable to each 

gaming place, facility or location, to ensure adequate protection of the 

environment and the health and safety of the public. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(E); 25 C.F.R. § 522.4(b)(7), 522.6(b), 559.1and559.4] 

Patron Dispute Resolution 

Patrons with complaints against the gaming establishment shall have as their sole 

remedy the right to file a petition for relief with the Tribal Gaming Commission. 

If no Commission exist, the claim may then be filed with the Chairman of the 

Caddo Nation. Complaints shall be submitted in writing. The Commission shall 

hold a hearing within 90 days of receipt of the petitioner's complaint. The 

petitioner may have counsel present at the hearing. The petitioner may be 

allowed to present evidence, at the discretion of the Commission. The grievance 

shall include the date, time, and the event in which gives rise to the grievance 

and be signed and verified by the aggrieved person and signed and notarized by 

the aggrieved and any counsel they may have. The Commission shall give notice 

of such hearing together with a copy of the grievance to the manager and 

management of the gaming enterprise facility involved in the grievance and give 

notice of the hearing to the person filing the grievance by regular mail posted not 

less than ten (10) days in advance of the hearing. At the hearing on any grievance, 

the person filing the same, manager and management shall be entitled to legal 

counsel. The person filing the grievance must be present for hearing of the same 

and shall be responsible to present a prima facie case for relief before response 

by the manager is required. The Commission shall be free to question any person 

present, continue the hearing from time to time and conduct independent 

investigation of facts. After the hearing, the Commission shall render a written 

opinion within forty-five (45) days. All such decisions will be final when issued. 

The Commission shall at any time prior to decision of any grievance, have the 

authority to suspend proceedings and to direct arbitration or mediation of the 

grievance under such terms as the Commissioner may direct. Any patron 

complaint must be submitted to the Commission within thirty (30) days of the 

incident giving rise to the complaint. All claims by patrons shall be limited to a 

maximum recover of $250.000.00 of the grievance per occurrence, with a 

cumulative limit of $1,000,000.00 per patron in any 12-month period, except 

disputes relating to a patron's entitlement to a game prize, which shall be limited 

to the amount of such prize,in accordance with the compact between the State of 

Oklahoma and the Caddo Nation. The Commission's decision shall constitute 

the complainant's final remedy. 

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Section 11. 

Section 12. 

Section 13. 

Facility Licenses 

A. The Tribe shall issue a separate license to each place, facility or location on 

Indian lands where [class Wor class Ill] gaming is conducted under this 

ordinance. 

B. The Tribal Gaming Commission is responsible for issuing new or renewed 

facility licenses to each place, facility or location. 

C. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall require that a facility license 

application be completed by the chief management official of the gaming 

facility for each gaming place, facility or location. 

D. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall identify the environmental, health and 

public safety standards with which the place, facility or location must 

comply, and specify the form, conditions and content of a facility license 

application. The application law. 

1. A legal description of the lands upon which the facility is located, 

and a certification that the site constitutes "Indian lands," as defined 

in IGRA, the NIGC's regulations, NIGC Office of general Counsel 

and DOI solicitor Offices' Indian Lands legal opinions, judicial 

decisions and any other applicable law. 

E. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall only issue a facility license if the 

application includes the required information and documentation, and 

sufficiently satisfies any additional conditions deemed necessary by the 

Tribe. 

F. The Tribe or Tribal Gaming Commission shall submit to the NIGC Chair a 

notice that issuance of a facility license is under consideration by the Tribal 

Gaming Commission. This notice should be submitted at least 120 days 

before the opening of any new place, facility or location on Indian lands 

where [class Il and/or Ill] gaming will occur, with the exception of an 

expedited review. 

[25 C.F.R. § 559.2 (a)] 

G. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall submit a copy of each newly issued 

or renewed facility license to the NIGC Chair within 30 days of issuance, 

along with any other required documentation. 

[25 C.F.R. § 559.3] 

H. The Tribe shall notify the NIGC Chair within 30 days if a facility license is 

terminated or expires, or if a gaming place, facility, or location closes or 

reopens. 

[25 C.F.R. § 559.5] 

Agent for Service of Process 

The Tribe designates the Gaming Commissioners Executive Administration 

Assistant as the agent for service of any official determination, order or notice 

of violation. 

Tribal Access to Financial Information 

A copy of the Tribal gaming operation's annual audit will be made available for 

review, upon request, to: 

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OR 

Section 14. 

Section 15. 

Section 16. 

The General Business Manager of the Caddo Nation. 

The Caddo Nation Tribal Council. 

License Application Forms 

A. In compliance with the Privacy Act of 197 4, the following infoimation is 

provided: Solicitation of the information on this form is authorized by 25 

U.S.C. §§ 2701 et seq. The purpose of the requested information is to 

determine the eligibility of individuals to be granted a gaming license. The 

information will be used by the Tribal gaming regulatory authorities and by 

the National Indian Gaming Commission members and staff who have need 

for the information in the performance of their official duties. The 

information may be disclosed by the Tribe or the NIGC in connection with 

the issuance, denial, or revocation of a gaming license, or investigations of 

activities while associated with a tribe or a gaming operation. Failure to 

consent to the disclosures indicated in this notice will result in a tribe being 

unable to license you for a primary management official or key employee 

position. 

"The disclosure of your Social Security Number (SSN) is voluntary. 

However, failure to supply a SSN may result in errors on processing your 

application. " 

[25 C.F.R. § 556.2(a)J 

B. A false statement on ~ny part of your license application may be grounds for 

denying a license or the suspension or revocation of a license. Also, you may 

be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, title 18, section 1001). 

[25 C.F.R. § 556.3(a)J 

License Fees 

The Tribe may charge a license fee, to be set by the Tribal Gaming Commission, 

to cover its expenses in investigating and licensing key employees and primary 

management officials of the gaming operation. 

Fingerprints 

The Tribe shall perform a background investigation for each primary 

management official and key employee of the gaming operation. The Tribe shall 

request fingerprints from each primary management official and key employee. 

Fingerprints shall be taken by the Commission or the designated law 

enforcement agency chosen by the Commission and Tribe. The Commission 

shall forward a description of procedures for conducting a criminal history check 

by a law enforcement agency to NIGC which shall include a check of criminal 

history records information maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation 

(F.B.I.). The fingerprints of key employees and primary management officials 

will be processed through the F.B.I. and the National Criminal Information 

Center to determine the applicant's criminal history, if any. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(t); 25 C.F.R. § § 522.2(h), 522.6(a), 556.4(a)(14)J 

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Section 17. Background Investigations 

A. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall perform a background investigation 

for each primary management official, key employee, and all others 

employed in its gaming operations. 

B. The Tribal Gaming Commission is responsible for conducting the 

background investigations of primary management officials and key 

employees. 

C. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall obtain from each primary 

management officials and key employee all of the following information: 

1. Full name, other names used (oral or written), social security 

number, birth date, place of birth, citizenship, gender and all 

languages spoken and /or written; 

2. Currently, and for the previous ten (10) years, business and 

employment positions held, ownership interests in those businesses, 

business and residential addresses, and driver's license numbers; 

3. The names and current addresses of at least three (3) personal 

references who was acquainted with the applicant during each 

period ofresidence listed under paragraph (C)(2) of this section; 

4. Current business and residential telephone numbers, and all cell 

phone numbers; 

5. A description of any existing and previous business relationships 

with other tribes, including any ownership interests in the businesses; 

6. A description of any existing and previous business relationships 

with the gaming industry generally, including ownership interest in 

the businesses; 

7. The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency with 

which the person has filed an application for a license or permit 

related to gaming, whether or not such license or permit was granted; 

8. For each felony for which there is an ongoing prosecution or a 

conviction, the charge, the name and address of the court involved, 

and the date of disposition, if any; 

9. For each misdemeanor conviction or ongoing misdemeanor 

prosecution (excluding minor traffic violations) within 10 years of 

the date of the application, the name and address of the court 

involved and the date of disposition, if any; 

10. For each criminal charge (excluding minor traffic charges), whether 

or not there is a conviction, if such criminal charge is within 10 years 

of the date of the application, and is not otherwise listed pursuant to 

paragraphs (C)(8) or (C)(9) of this Section, the criminal charge, the 

name and address of the court involved, and the date of disposition, 

if any: 

11. The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency with 

which the person has filed an application for an occupational license 

or permit, whether or not such license or permit was granted; 

12. A photograph (i.e. Driver's License, Passport, Identification Card); 

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13. Any other information the Tribe deems relevant; and 

14. Fingerprints obtained in accordance with procedures adopted by the 

tribe pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 522.2(h). 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F)(i); 25 C.F.R. § § 522.2(h), 522.4(b)(5, 522.6(a), 556.4(a)(l)-(14)] 

Section 18. 

Section 19. 

D. When a primary management official or key employee is employed by the 

Tribe, a complete application file, containing all of the information listed in 

Section 18( c ), shall be maintained. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F)(i); 25 C.F.R. § § 522.4(b)(5), 556.6(a)] 

Procedures for Conducting Background Investigations. 

A. The Tribal Gaming Commission, or its agent, shall employ or engage an 

investigator to conduct a background investigation of each applicant for a 

primary management official or key employee position. The investigation 

must be sufficient to allow the tribal gaming Commission to make and 

eligibility determination under Section 23 of this ordinance. The investigator 

shall: 

1. Verify the applicant's identity through items such as a social 

security card, driver's license, birth certificate or passport; 

2. Contact each personal and business reference provided in the license 

application, when possible; 

3. Conduct a personal credit check; 

4. Conduct a civil history check for past or outstanding judgments, 

current liens, past or pending lawsuits, and any other information 

deemed to be relevant; 

5. Conduct a criminal history records check by submitting the 

applicant's fingerprints to the NIGC or to another law enforcement 

agency for forwarding to the FBI to perform a criminal history 

records check utilizing the FBI's data base; 

[25 C.F.R. § § 522.2(h), 522.6(a)] 

6. Based on the results of the criminal history records check, as well as 

information acquired from an applicant's self-reporting or from any 

other source, obtain information from the appropriate court 

regarding any past felony and/or misdemeanor convictions or 

ongoing prosecutions within the past 10 years; 

7. Inquire into any previous or existing business relationships with the 

gaming industry, including with any tribes with gaming operations, 

by contacting the entities or tribes; 

8. Verify the applicant's history and current status with any licensing 

agency by contacting the agency; and 

9. Take other appropriate steps to verify the accuracy of the 

information, focusing on any problem areas noted. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F)(i); 25 C.F.R. § § 522.4(b)(5), 556.5] 

Tribal Internal Control Standards 

The Gaming Commission shall adopt and implement Internal Control Standards 

(TICS) for the operation of its Tribal gaming operation(s) in accordance with 

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applicable law that will be used as a minimal standard guideline for operating 

procedures. 

Section 20. Certification of Gaming Systems and Equipment 

Section 21. 

Section 22. 

All gaming systems and/or equipment purchased, leased or otherwise acquired 

and utilized by a licensed gaming facility must meet all standards promulgated 

by the Gaming Commission. The Gaming Commission shall maintain records 

of all gaming equipment located at any gaming facility or storage facility 

approved by the Gaming Commission. 

Charitable Gaming 

Charitable gaming operations are required to be licensed by the gaming 

Commission with the exception that: 

1. All proceeds are for the benefit of a charitable organization. 

2. The gaming Commission determines the charitable organization 

to be exempt from this Act. 

3. The charitable gaming operation is operated wholly by the 

charitable organization's employees and/or volunteers. 

4. The gaming Commission, at its sole discretion, may require the 

charitable organization to adopt procedures that protect the 

integrity of the gaming offered and that safeguard the assets 

used in connection with the gaming operation. 

Notice of Results of Background Investigations 

A. Before issuing a license to a primary management official or key employee, the 

Tribal Gaming Commission shall prepare a notice of results of the applicant's 

background investigation to submit to the NIGC. 

1. The notice of results must be submitted to the NIGC no later than 60 

days after the applicant begins working for the Tribe. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F)(ii)(II); 25 C.F.R. § 556.6(b)(2)] 

B. The notice of results shall include the following information: 

1. The applicant's name, date of birth, and social security number; 

2. The date on which the applicant began, or will begin, working as a primary 

management official or key employee; 

3. A summary of the information presented in the investigative report, including: 

a. licenses that have previously been denied; 

b. gaming licenses that have been revoked, even if subsequently 

reinstated; 

c. every known criminal charge brought against the applicant 

within the last 10 years of the date of the application; and 

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Section 23. 

Section 24. 

Section 25. 

d. every felony offense of which the applicant has been convicted 

or any ongoing prosecution; and 

4. A copy of the eligibility determination made in accordance with Section 23. 

Eligibility Determinations 

A. Before a license is issued to a primary management official or key employee, 

an authorized Tribal official shall make a finding concerning the eligibility 

of that person for receiving a gaming license by reviewing the applicant's 

prior activities, criminal record, if any, and reputation, habits and 

associations. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F)(ii)(II); 25 C.F.R. §§522.4(b)(5), 556.5(a)] 

B. If the authorized tribal official, in applying the standards adopted in this 

ordinance, determines that licensing the person poses a threat to the public 

interest or to the effective regulation gaming, or creates or enhances the 

dangers of unsuitable, unfair or illegal practices, methods and/or activities 

in the conduct of gaming, he or she shall not license that person in a key 

employee or primary management official position. 

[25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F)(ii)(II); 25 C.F.R. § 556.S(a)] 

Granting Gaming Licenses 

A. All primary management officials and key employees of the gaming 

operation must have a gaming license issued by the Tribe. 

B. The Tribal Gaming Commission is responsible for granting and issuing 

gaming licenses to primary management officials and key employees. 

C. The Tribal Gaming Commission may license a primary management official 

or key employee applicant after submitting a notice of results of the 

applicant's background investigation to the NIGC, as required by Section 22. 

D. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall notify the NIGC of the issuance of a 

license to a primary management official or key employee within 30 days of 

issuance. 

E. The Tribe shall not employ an individual in primary management official or 

key employee position who does not have a license after 90 days of 

beginning work at the gaming operation. 

F. The Tribal Gaming Commission must reconsider a license application if it 

receives a statement of itemized objections to issuing such a license from the 

NIGC, and those objections are received by the NIGC receiving a notice of 

results of the applicant's background investigation. 

1. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall take the NIGC's objections 

into account when reconsidering a license application 

G. The Tribe will make the final decision whether to issue a license to an 

applicant for a primary management official or key employee position. 

Denying Gaming Licenses 

A. The Tribal Gaming Commission shall not license a primary management 

official or key employee if an authorized Tribal official determines, in 

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Section 26. 

Section 27. 

Section 28. 

applying the standards in Section 23 for making a license eligibility 

determination, that licensing the person: 

1. Poses a threat to the public interest; 

2. Poses a threat to the effective regulation of gaming; or 

3. Creates or enhances the dangers of unsuitable, unfair or illegal 

practices, methods and/or activities in the conduct of gaming. 

B. When the Tribal Gaming Commission does not issue a license to an 

applicant or revokes a previously issued license after reconsideration, it shall: 

1. Notify the NIGC; and 

2. Forward copies of its eligibility determination and notice of results 

of the applicant's background investigation to the NIGC for 

inclusion in the Indian Gaming Individual Record System. 

Gaming License Suspensions and Revocations 

A. If, after a license is issued to an employee, the Tribe receives notice from the 

NIGC that the primary management or key employee is not eligible for 

employment, the Tribal Gaming Commission shall do the following: 

1. Immediately suspend the license; 

2. Provide the licensee with written notice of the suspension and 

proposed revocation; and 

3. Provide the licensee with notice of a time and place for a hearing on 

the proposed revocation of the license. 

B. The right to a revocation hearing vests only when a license is granted under 

an ordinance approved by the NIGC Chair. 

C. Following a revocation hearing, the Tribe shall decide whether to revoke or 

reinstate the license at issue. 

D. The Tribe shall notify the NIGC of its decision to revoke or reinstate a 

license within 45 days of receiving notification from the NIGC that a 

primary management official or key employee is not eligible for 

employment. 

Records Retention 

A. The Tribal Gaming Commission Shall retain, for no less than three years 

from the date a primary management official or key employee is terminated 

from employment with the Tribe, the following documentation: 

1. Applications for licensing~ 

2. Investigative Reports; and 

3. Eligibility Determinations. 

Licenses for Vendors 

Vendors or gaming services or supplies, with a value of $25,000 or more 

annually, must have a vendor license from the Tribal Gaming Commission in 

order to transact business with the Tribal gaming operation. Contracts for 

professional legal and accounting services are excluded from this Section. 

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Section 29. 

Section 30. 

Submission of a Vendor License Application 

In order to obtain a gaming vendor license, the business must complete a vendor 

application and submit to background checks of itself and its principals. 

Principals of a business include those officers, directors, managers, owners, 

partners, and non-institutional stockholders that either own 10% or more of the 

business' stock or are the 10 largest stockholders, as well as the on-site 

supervisors or managers designated in an agreement with the Tribe, if applicable. 

Contents of the Vendor License Application 

A. Applications for gaming vendor licenses must include the following: 

1. Name of business, business address, business telephone number(s), 

federal tax identification number (or social security number, if a sole 

proprietorship), main office address (if different from business 

address), any other names used by the applicant in business, and type 

of service( s) applicant will provide; 

2. Whether the applicant is a partnership, corporation, limited liability 

company, sole proprietorship or other entity; 

3. If the applicant is a corporation, the state of incorporation and the 

qualification to do business in the State of Oklahoma, if the gaming 

operation is in a different state than the state of incorporation. 

4. Trade name, other names ever used and names of any wholly owned 

subsidiaries or other businesses owned by the vendor or its 

principals; 

5. General description of the business and its activities; 

6. Whether the applicant will be investing in, or loaning money to, the 

gaming operation, and if so, how much; 

7. A description of any existing and previous business relationships 

with the gaming industry generally, including ownership interests in 

those businesses; 

8. A list of Indian tribes with which the vendor has an existing or 

previous business relationship, including ownership, fmancial or 

management interest in any non-gaming activity; 

9. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) business 

references with who the company has regularly done business for 

the last five (5) years; 

10. The name and address oflicensing or regulatory agency with which 

the business has field and application for a license or permit related 

to gaming, whether or not such license or permit was granted; 

11. If the business has ever had license revoked for any reason, the 

circumstance involved; 

12. A list of lawsuits to which the business has been a defendant, 

including the name and address of the court involved, and the date 

and disposition, if any; 

13. A list the business' funding sources and any liabilities of $50,000 or 

more; 

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Section 31. 

Section 32. 

Section 33. 

Section 34. 

14. A list of the principals of the business, their social security numbers, 

addresses, telephone numbers, titles, and percentage of ownership 

in the company; and 

15. Any further information the Tribe deems relevant. 

B. The following notice shall be placed on the application form for a vendor 

and it principals: 

Inclusion of false or misleading iriformation in the vendor application 

may be grounds for denial or revocation of the Tribe 's vendor license. 

Vendor Background Investigations 

The Tribal Gaming Commission shall employ or otherwise engage an 

investigator to complete an investigation of a gaming vendor. This investigation 

shall include, at a minimum, the following steps: 

A. Verification of the vendor's business' incorporation status and 

qualifications to do business in the state where the gaming 

operation is located; 

B. Obtaining a business credit report, if available, and conducting 

a Better Business Bureau check on the vendor; 

C. Conducting a check of the Vendor's business' credit history; 

D. Calling and questioning each of the references listed in the 

vendor application; and 

E. Conducting an investigation of the principals of the vendor's 

business, including facilitating a criminal history check, 

obtaining criminal history check, obtaining criminal history 

check results, obtaining a credit report, and interviewing the 

personal reference listed. 

Vendor License Fees 

The Tribe may charge a license fee, to be set by the Tribal Gaming Commission, 

to cover its expenses in investigating and licensing vendors of the gaming 

operation. 

Vendor Background Investigation Reports 

The investigator shall complete an investigative report covering each of the steps 

taken in the background investigation of the gaming vendor and its principals, 

and present it to the Tribal Gaming Commission. 

Exemption for Vendors Licensed by Recognized Regulatory Authorities 

The Tribal Gaming Commission may adopt regulations naming specific 

licensing authorities that it recognizes and may authorize exemptions to the 

vendor licensing process for vendors who have received a license from one of 

the named regulatory authorities. 

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Section 35. 

Section 36. 

Compliance with Federal Law 

The Tribe shall comply with all applicable federal laws, including the Bank 

Secrecy Act, 31 U.S.C. § 5311 et seq. 

Authorization of Gaming 

A. Prohibition of Unauthorized Gaming 

No person licensed by the Gaming Commission shall engage, conduct or 

condone any game in a facility under the jurisdiction of the Gaming Commission 

unless such game is approved by the Gaming Commission and regulations for 

rules governing such game have been duly promulgated and approved by the 

Gaming Commission. 

B. Authorization of Gaming 

The Gaming Commission may authorize the playing of any game not prohibited 

by the IGRA, any game not prohibited by a Tribal-State Compact, and/or not 

specifically prohibited by the laws of the State of Oklahoma. The Gaming 

Commission shall promulgate regulations for rules governing all authorized 

games, including regulations governing the equipment, whether electronic or 

manual (e.g. chips, cards, machines, computer systems, etc.) used in such game. 

Any provision in a Tribal-State Compact with the State of Oklahoma providing 

for testing, notice to, and comment from the State shall be complied with before 

any game is authorized by the Gaming Commission. 

C. Approval of Gaming Equipment 

The Gaming Commission shall have the discretion to review and approve all 

gaming systems and other equipment used in the gaming facility as to quality, 

design, integrity, fairness, honesty, and suitability. 

1. The Gaming Commission may require a prototype or sample of 

any model of gaming system or other equipment used in the 

gaming facility to be placed in the custody of the Gaming 

Commission and retained as a control for comparison purposes. 

2. The Gaming Commission may rely on an independent outside 

testing laboratory or other professional expertise it deems 

necessary or appropriate to ensure the integrity of gaming 

systems, equipment, supplies, etc. 

D. Rules and Regulations of Games 

1. It shall be the responsibility of the Gaming Commission to 

promulgate regulations establishing the particular rules of all 

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Section 37. 

Section 38. 

classes of gaming for each authorized game in order that said 

gaming will be conducted with fairness and uniformity. 

2. The rules of each authorized game offered at facilities licensed 

by the Gaming Commission shall be posted, and shall be clearly 

legible, in a conspicuous location and/or made available to 

patrons in pamphlet form. Such rules, and any modifications or 

amendments thereto, must be approved by the Gaming 

Commission prior to publication and implementation. 

E. Gaming Related Activity of the Caddo Nation 

The Gaming Commission shall have full jurisdiction for regulatory compliance 

and enforcement of any other gaming related activity that the Nation may elect 

to conduct. The Gaming Commission shall promulgate such regulations as it 

deems necessary to ensure the integrity of such activity and to ensure compliance 

with all applicable laws and regulations but the scope of such regulations shall 

be in accordance with Section 8(H) (28-30) of this Act. Gaming Commission 

approval with regard to compliance with applicable gaming laws and regulations 

shall be required for any contracts related to any such gaming related activities. 

For the purposes of this section, such gaming related activities shall include, but 

are not limited to the following: 

Repeal 

1. Manufacture, development, assembly, sales, or distribution of 

any gaming machines, devices, equipment, software, or 

components thereof; 

2. Joint ventures with other Tribes, entities, persons, etc. related to 

gaming activity; 

3. Pre-licensure of any entity or individual providing loans, grants 

or similar fmancial.arrangements related to gaming activity in 

excess of $50,000 in any twelve-month period, subject to the 

exceptions set forth in the Compact between the Caddo Nation 

and State of Oklahoma. 

To the extent that they are inconsistent with this Authority, all prior Tribal 

Gaming Authorities are hereby repealed. 

Effective Date 

It being immediately necessary for the welfare of the Caddo Nation, the Council 

shall declare that an emergency exists, by reason whereof this Casino Operations 

Authority shall take effect and be in full force after its passage and approval. 

This Ordinance/Casino Operations Authority will take effect immediately upon 

its approval by the Caddo Nation Tribal Council. 

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Executed in regular session of the Caddo Nation Tribal Council meeting at the Caddo Nation 

Tribal Complex in Binger, Oklahoma, on this ___ day of _ _ ______ year of2016. 

Signature/Date Signature/Date 

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Chairman Secretary 

Hasinai Gaming Commission Hasinai Gaming Commission 

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Print 

Secretary 

Caddo Nation Tribal Council 

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Chairman 

The Caddo Nation 

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