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- Secretary Haaland Announces Appointments to National Indian Gaming Commission Media Contact:Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESecretary Haaland Announces Appointments to National Indian Gaming CommissionWASHINGTON, D.C. March 25, 2024 &ndash; Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the proposed appointments of Sharon Avery and Jeannie Hovland as Associate Commissioners to the National Indian Gaming Commission.The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act established the three-person National Indian Gaming Commission in 1988 to support and promote Tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong Tribal governments through the operation of gaming on Indian lands. The Commission&rsquo;s Chair is appointed by the President and its two Associate Commissioners are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. All Commission members serve three-year terms."The Biden-Harris administration is committed to ensuring that Tribes have the resources they need to exercise their Tribal sovereignty and support their communities," said Secretary Deb Haaland. "Not only does gaming support Tribal economies, but the funding it generates also helps to support the vital services that Tribal Nations provide to their citizens &mdash; from language preservation to healthcare. Today&rsquo;s appointments to the National Indian Gaming Commission will help ensure we continue to provide resources and support for an industry that remains one of the most significant sources of economic development in Indian Country."Sharon Avery is an enrolled member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. She currently serves as an Associate General Counsel for the National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s Office of General Counsel. In this role she has gained familiarity with the agency&rsquo;s structure and the important role the agency plays within the Tribal gaming industry. Prior to joining the National Indian Gaming Commission, Ms. Avery worked in the Legal Department of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan for 10 years. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and a certificate from the Indigenous Law and Policy Center.Jeannie Hovland is an enrolled member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and currently serves as Vice Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Since joining the Commission, she has worked collaboratively to consult with Tribes for the promulgation of regulations and to coordinate the agency&#39;s regulatory responsibilities with Tribal regulatory authorities. Prior to joining the Commission, Ms. Hovland served as Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services and held roles at the Interior Department as well as in the office of South Dakota Senator John Thune.Appointments to the Commission can be finalized following a required 30-day public comment period. Information on how to comment and full biographies of the appointees can be found in the accompanying Federal Register notice.
- NIGC Announces Departure of Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer Media Contact:Monique Fontenot(301) 751-4981Monique.Fontenot@nigc.gov&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENIGC Announces Departure of Chairman E. Sequoyah SimermeyerWASHINGTON, D.C. Feb. 20, 2024 &ndash; The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) today announced the resignation of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, as the chairman of NIGC, effective Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.Simermeyer, confirmed by the U.S. Senate in November 2019, led the Agency through unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic. During this time, the Agency helped set the regulatory conditions for a multi-year, post-pandemic recovery, where Indian gaming gross revenues rose to a record $40.9B last year. Prior to his tenure as chairman, Simermeyer served with NIGC as associate commissioner and director of the Office of Self-Regulation since 2015.Reflecting on his time at the Agency, Simermeyer said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve witnessed firsthand how tribes across the Indian gaming industry have pursued economic sustainability through gaming by relying on - and cultivating - the robust regulatory reputation for which Indian gaming is well known, and made better when supported by effective and efficient measures by Indian gaming&rsquo;s regulators. I&rsquo;m proud of the integral part this Agency has played in meeting the challenges of an evolving industry, and&nbsp;encouraged that NIGC&rsquo;s strong cadre of professionals will continue to work hand-in-hand with gaming operations to ensure tribal gaming remains primarily for the benefit of its citizens as the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) mandated 35 years ago.&rdquo;From day one, Simermeyer established industry integrity, preparedness, outreach, and Agency accountability as strategic goals for the Agency, leading NIGC through a period of growth and expansion of programs and services available to gaming tribes.Under Simermeyer&rsquo;s leadership, the Agency took steps to grow its capacity to provide outreach, training and technical assistance to gaming tribes, notably formalizing its Environmental Public Health and Safely (EPHS) program to assist tribes with overall operational preparedness, and expanding the Agency&rsquo;s ability to provide cybersecurity technical assistance as the industry faced emerging threats from cybercrimes, including NIGC&rsquo;s first Chief Information Security Officer. His &ldquo;3 for 35&rdquo; campaign for workforce preparedness, aimed at building regulatory capacity to future-proof tribal gaming, was also an Agency signature outreach effort during his tenure.NIGC&rsquo;s efficient and effective approach to regulation was driven by its formalized, collaborative tribal consultation process, where over the past three years, the Agency published eight final rules to keep pace with changing regulatory conditions and industry best practices, while allowing tribes the maximum flexibility allowed under IGRA to pursue efficiencies intended to help operations grow and thrive. To further strengthen its compliance and oversight functions, the Agency also rolled out the &ldquo;Report a Violation&rdquo; tool on its website to allow for reporting suspected IGRA violations. NIGC also provided important clarity in the wake of industry-wide questions arising from emerging topics such as significant court decisions on sports betting, the impact of cannabis on licensing and the use of gaming revenue, and the independence of tribal gaming regulatory bodies.Simermeyer also positioned the Agency as a lead collaborator with federal agencies and organizations similarly dedicated to the success of tribal gaming. NIGC&rsquo;s annual multiagency Cybersecurity Symposium, Anti-Money Laundering/Banking Security Act (Title 31) regulatory training conference and ongoing partnership with the Department of Homeland Security&rsquo;s Blue Campaign to prevent human trafficking, are all examples. He also led the Agency to pursue memoranda of understanding with federal agencies like the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, to promote a shared interest in researching the impacts of lending to tribes engaged in gaming and facilitating tribal access to capital.Focusing on Agency operations, Simermeyer led the Agency through a multi-year IT security modernization plan to improve NIGC&rsquo;s internal cybersecurity and resilience. Additionally, he transformed the Agency&rsquo;s Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Audit program to better align with FBI requirements. As another step towards transparency and accountability, the Agency reimagined its fiscal annual report to better tell the story of its commitment to preserve and protect Indian gaming under IGRA, and the stories of the employees behind it. Perhaps most important, under Simermeyer&rsquo;s leadership, the Agency achieved a 91% employee satisfaction rating on the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), making the NIGC one of the best places to work in the federal government. &nbsp;On transitioning to the next stage of his career, Simermeyer is grateful for his nearly nine years with the Agency. &ldquo;My time with NIGC has been some of the most memorable and impactful years of my career. As a Native person, I&rsquo;m truly blessed to have been surrounded by experts dedicated to protecting and preserving the valuable resource Indian gaming represents for our communities. I&rsquo;m thankful for the advice and counsel of my fellow commissioners and NIGC staff, and the support and hard work of the nearly 5,000 tribal regulators who work alongside NIGC day-in and day-out to keep Indian gaming strong now, and for the next 35 years,&rdquo; said Simermeyer.Additional details regarding the transition are available in NIGC Bulletin&nbsp;2024-01.###The National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit&nbsp;www.nigc.gov and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook, &nbsp;X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
- Dear Tribal Leader Letter Regarding: NIGC Chairman Encourages Fee Payments Via Pay.gov January 12, 2024&nbsp;Dear Tribal Leader:We hope this letter finds you well. This correspondence is based on our records that indicate your Tribal casino(s) and/or the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority (TGRA) has issued a manual check payment to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). According to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), there has been an increase in mail theft and stolen check fraud across the country this past year. The Commission has become aware of incidents involving check payments issued by Tribes, so we are reaching out to provide recommended increased security measures.The Commission encourages the use of the PAY.gov online payment system as a secure payment option that can be used for all payments to NIGC. Should the Tribe, its operation(s) and/or TGRA choose to continue issuing manual checks, NIGC recommends, at the minimum, using USPS confirmation services. Additionally recommended for all issued checks are the use of security envelopes without transparent windows, mailing checks only at attended mail receptacles, and conducting detailed account reconciliations to verify payment amounts.As bad actors continue to seek new opportunities to take advantage of vulnerabilities, it has become more important to remain vigilant and flexible with our business practices and procedures to safeguard tribal assets. For questions regarding payments to NIGC, please contact us at fee.questions@nigc.gov or by phone at 202-632-7003.Sincerely,E. Sequoyah SimermeyerChairman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MAILING ADDRESS: NIGC/DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR&nbsp; &nbsp;1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop #1621 Washington, DC 20040 Tel: 202.632.7003 Fax:202.632.7066REGIONAL OFFICES&nbsp; &nbsp; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; Phoenix, AZ; St. Paul, MN; Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Rapid City, SDWWW.NIGC.GOV
- NIGC, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chart Successful Path Toward Compliance Media Contact:Monique Fontenot(301) 751-4981Monique.Fontenot@nigc.gov&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENIGC, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chart Successful Path Toward ComplianceWASHINGTON, D.C. Dec. 1, 2023 &ndash; The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer has rescinded $3.4 million of the remaining $3.5 million suspended civil fine assessed against the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin for timely satisfaction of all but one term of the agreed upon remedial provisions enumerated in Settlement Agreement SA19-02.Under the terms of the agreement, the Tribe was fined $4.5 million, with $1 million payable in installments and up to $3.5 million rescindable pending substantial compliance with its conditions. The NIGC recognized that the Tribe had a lot of work to do over the course of the agreement and attached a portion of the $3.5 million fine to particular conditions. This is the first time NIGC has used this approach to settle violations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Structuring the settlement this way allowed the Tribe to track its progress (in terms of fines rescinded) with every action and gave some assurance that a minor setback would not jeopardize the entire $3.5 million.This complex and yearslong resolution was achieved through hard work and diligence from the Tribe and NIGC staff to ensure the Tribe implemented remedial measures to prevent future violations. The new settlement approach demonstrates an alternate path to enforcing IGRA compliance that benefits tribal citizens. Further, the Tribe has fulfilled its obligation to protect gaming assets and revenue through implementing new policies and procedures, conducting annual use of revenue audits, and ensuring that tribal programs and expenses are paid directly by the Tribe. The Tribe has also provided NIGC with verification of internal controls to mitigate the risk of a recurrent violation.Due to the Tribe&rsquo;s cooperation and compliance over the past three years, NIGC will rescind all but $100,000 of the suspended civil fine.Resources:The Settlement Agreement can be found here.The Notice of Settlement Agreement can be found here.###The National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit&nbsp;www.nigc.gov and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook, &nbsp;X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
- NIGC Publishes Final Rule Defining Key Employees/Primary  Management Officials, Streamlines Gaming Operations Media Contact:Monique Fontenot(301) 751-4981Monique.Fontenot@nigc.gov&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENIGC Publishes Final Rule Defining Key Employees/Primary Management Officials, Streamlines Gaming OperationsWASHINGTON, D.C. Sept. 11, 2023 &ndash;The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) published the Definitions; Background Investigation for Primary Management Officials and Key Employees; Gaming Licenses for Primary Management Officials and Key Employees final rule in the Federal Register Aug. 15, 2023. The final rule is effective Sept. 14, 2023.NIGC began the rulemaking process in July 2021, issuing a consultation proposal for regulatory changes.Specifically, the Commission sought to:	Address the Federal Bureau of Investigation&rsquo;s concern that certain aspects of the &ldquo;key employee&rdquo; and &ldquo;primary management official&rdquo; definitions were too broad;	Clarify key employees and primary management officials are such because of their duties, functions, or responsibilities, even if they work for an entity other than the gaming operation;	Allow Tribes the option of designating Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authorities (TGRAs), Security personnel, IT personnel and other employees of the Gaming Enterprise as key employees or primary management officials;	Add General Managers to the primary management official definition; and	Simplify licensing information retention requirements.After two consultations and closely considering comments received, this final rule permits tribes to designate other Gaming Enterprise employees as key employees and other employed Gaming Enterprise management officials as primary management officials, including TGRA personnel. Further, the key employee definition no longer sets forth a wage threshold but includes in the definition a gaming operation&#39;s four most highly compensated persons. The final rule also strikes the terms &ldquo;independent&rdquo; and &ldquo;governmental&rdquo; from the TGRA definition, aligning it with the corresponding definition in NIGC regulations, part 547. &nbsp;Lastly, license revocation decisions only require tribes to notify the NIGC of the revocation and provide a copy of the decision.&nbsp;These changes are part of a longstanding commitment from the Agency to the tribal gaming community to ensure regulatory requirements are clear, conform to NIGC and industry best practices, and align with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). This is one of eight rule changes resulting from the 2021 consultation series.Individuals or organizations wishing to learn more about the changes can register here for a virtual training session, held Sept. 28.###The National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit&nbsp;www.nigc.gov&nbsp;and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Chairman Sequoyah Simermeyer&#8217;s remarks to UTTC Tribal Leaders Summit 2023 
- National Indian Gaming Commission Mourns the Loss of Former Chairwoman Ada Deer Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENational Indian Gaming Commission Mourns the Loss of Former Chairwoman Ada DeerWASHINGTON, D.C. August 17, 2023 &ndash; The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is deeply saddened&nbsp;to&nbsp;learn of the passing of former Chairwoman Ada Deer. A true pioneer and advocate for Native American rights, she played a vital role in shaping the landscape of tribal gaming and advancing the interests of indigenous communities across the nation.&nbsp;While with NIGC and holding federal office,&nbsp;a number of legislative proposals debated the scope of the United States&rsquo; relationship with tribal nations.&nbsp;Her perspectives on the federal-tribal governmental relationship often echoed the views of many tribes, and Deer&rsquo;s tenure in 1997 as NIGC&rsquo;s first chairwoman demonstrated her commitment to upholding the integrity of Indian gaming while fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency for tribal nations.&nbsp;Today the industry exceeds the historic $40 billion level and its footprint extends to Indian land in 29 states. Her leadership contributed to gaming&rsquo;s growth and the benefits it provides across many tribal communities and regional economies.&nbsp;&ldquo;Ada Deer&#39;s impact on the tribal gaming industry is well reflected by her steadfast support for tribal sovereignty, economic self-sufficiency, and the well-being of Native American communities,&rdquo; said E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, NIGC&nbsp;chairman.&nbsp;"The Agency is grateful for her leadership, wisdom, passion, and unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving tribal gaming. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched."&nbsp;###The National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit&nbsp;www.nigc.gov&nbsp;and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Dustin Thomas Appointed as Self-Regulation Director Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDustin Thomas Appointed as Self-Regulation DirectorWASHINGTON, D.C. August 1, 2023 &ndash; Today, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer appointed Dustin Thomas (Mohawk/Oneida) as the Director of NIGC&rsquo;s Office of Self-regulation (OSR).&nbsp; The appointment is effective immediately.He replaces NIGC Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland, who directed the office since October 2021. Thomas will also continue to serve as the NIGC&rsquo;s Chief of Staff.Hovland welcomed the appointment and highlighted the Agency&rsquo;s ongoing outreach efforts. &ldquo;Over the past year, we have consolidated our resources on NIGC.gov to better serve self-regulated tribes. Under Dustin&rsquo;s leadership, the OSR will continue to expand its targeted outreach efforts to tribes who are well-position to take the next steps toward self-regulation,&rdquo; said Hovland. &ldquo;During consultation on Self-Regulation, tribes expressed the importance of allowing the Chair to appoint an OSR director that is not a commissioner to support a seamless process from certificate issuance to post certificate compliance. I am proud to support this request and I am confident that Dustin will do an excellent job as the Director.&rdquo;Prior to becoming Chief of Staff in September 2020, Thomas served as Acting Chief of Staff and as Director of Compliance, where he monitored compliance of tribal gaming operations, which encompasses eight regional offices and the audit and training programs. Thomas began his gaming career in 2005 as a Security Officer for the Seneca Gaming Corporation, where he eventually became the Lead Gaming Inspector for the Seneca Gaming Authority, overseeing regulatory compliance for the Seneca Gaming Corporation and Seneca Gaming and Entertainment. Before joining NIGC in 2017, he also served as the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, where he was the senior executive for operational compliance, internal audit, security, and health and safety.&ldquo;I am excited for the opportunity to collaborate with tribes on self-regulation opportunities and look forward to building on the successes and initiatives of prior Office of Self-Regulation Directors,&rdquo; said Thomas.Simermeyer, also a former OSR director, noted tribal self-regulation provisions in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) are an acknowledgement of tribes&rsquo; governmental sovereignty, and NIGC is fortunate to have Thomas at the helm of this critical office. &ldquo;Dustin&rsquo;s proven leadership, organizational planning ability, regulatory experience, and business acumen are all valuable assets for strengthening the NIGC self-regulation program. His talents will prepare the NIGC for future work in this area, maximize federal law maker&rsquo;s intent in supporting tribes&rsquo; regulatory capacity, and be a point of pride for the gaming industry,&rdquo;&nbsp;said Simermeyer.Under IGRA, NIGC may issue a certificate of self-regulation to tribes that qualify. Self-regulation is based in part on lawmakers&rsquo; expectations and tribal leaders&rsquo; insistence that those tribal governments with a strong and proven history of gaming regulatory capacity would be able to meet the IGRA&rsquo;s objectives with less federal regulation.This appointment also reflects tribal leaders&rsquo; desire for a non-commission member of the agency to lead the office&mdash;a perspective tribal leaders expressed as part of the Agency&rsquo;s consultation with tribal leaders that concluded in 2022 and resulted in the Commission issuing new regulations regarding the Chairman&rsquo;s appointment of the OSR director.To learn more about Self-Regulation, visit https://www.nigc.gov/utility/office-of-self-regulation.&nbsp;###The National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit&nbsp;www.nigc.gov&nbsp;and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- FY 2022 Indian Gaming Revenue Breaks Records at $40.9 Billion Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFY 2022 Indian Gaming Revenue Breaks Records at $40.9 BillionWASHINGTON, D.C. July 19, 2023 &ndash; Today the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) numbers totaling $40.9 billion, an increase of 4.9% over FY 2021.Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer and Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland made the announcement live from Thackerville, Okla.Gaming Revenue for FY 2022 is the highest in Indian gaming history. Seven of NIGC&rsquo;s eight regions showed an increase over FY 2021. The overall FY 2022 GGR increase was $1.9 billion, about 5% higher than the historic FY 2021 GGR of $39 billion, as operations emerged from the pandemic. It is important to note the year-over-year GGR change by region should not be used as a direct indicator of the local economy in any specific re&shy;gion. Many other factors could have an impact on the GGR at the regional level, such as new gaming operations, expansions or renovations to existing operations, temporary or permanent closures, or changes in a gaming operation&rsquo;s fiscal year.This year&rsquo;s historic revenue reflects the resiliency of many tribal gaming operations, and how tribal gaming continues to rebound and remain strong. Tribal governments and the operations they license continue to explore new and innovative ways to expand and deliver world-class experiences to cultivate sustainable economies. Across Indian country, tribes pursue economic sustainability through gaming by relying on the robust regulatory reputation for which Indian gaming is well known, and made better when supported by efficient and effective measures,&rdquo; said Simermeyer.Vice Chair Hovland noted this year&rsquo;s GGR reflects Indian gaming geographic and financial diversity, with 55% of tribal gaming facilities reporting less than $25 million in revenues (5% of the total GGR). Indian gaming&rsquo;s success also often means benefits to surrounding communities and regional economies. &ldquo;We have cause to celebrate the opportunity successful Indian gaming operations affords tribes to invest in the future and improve the quality of life for individual Native people, and their families, and their communities,&rdquo; Hovland said.The FY 2022 revenues are calculated from the independently audited financial statements of 519 gaming operations owned by 244 federally recognized tribes. Indian gaming operations are located on Indian land in 29 states.To view the FY 2022 GGR report, click here.For more information on Gross Gaming Revenue, including charts and graphs, visit www.nigc.gov.###The National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 500 gaming establishments operated by nearly 250 tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit www.nigc.gov and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Notice of Violation Issued Against the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470&nbsp;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENotice of Violation Issued Against the Apache Tribe of OklahomaWASHINGTON, D.C.,&nbsp;April 19, 2023 &ndash; Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) today against the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, located in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The&nbsp;NOV resulted from a thorough investigation by the NIGC Oklahoma City Region Office that identified multiple violations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), NIGC regulations, and the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Ordinance (Tribe&rsquo;s gaming ordinance).&nbsp;As set forth in the NOV, the investigation found the Tribe has violated IGRA, NIGC regulations and the Tribe&rsquo;s gaming ordinance by failing to submit timely and compliant Audited Financial Statements and Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) reports for fiscal years 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019.&nbsp; The violations occurred at the Tribe&rsquo;s Golden Eagle Casino and the Silver Buffalo Casino (closed in 2013). Specific to the Golden Eagle Casino, the Tribe also failed to maintain books of account or records.&ldquo;NIGC&rsquo;s technical assistance provided to the Tribe over the past several years to correct these violations and to improve its internal controls and record keeping has not resulted in voluntary compliance. Submitting timely and accurate annual independent audit report and AUPs is critical to NIGC&#39;s mission to protect the integrity of Indian gaming, and we do not take this enforcement action lightly,&rdquo; Simermeyer said.The Tribe could face civil penalties not to exceed $57,527 per day for each violation.The full NOV is available on the NIGC&rsquo;s website.&nbsp;###The&nbsp;National Indian Gaming Commission&rsquo;s mission is to support tribal self-sufficiency and the integrity of Indian gaming through effective regulation. Together with tribes and states, the NIGC regulates more than 510&nbsp;gaming establishments operated by 240&nbsp;tribes across 29 states. To learn more, visit&nbsp;www.nigc.gov&nbsp;and follow us on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;LinkedIn.