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Electronic Payments Mandated by Executive Order 14247

July 14, 2025

June 27, 2025 Re: Electronic Payments Mandated by Executive Order 14247 Dear Tribal Leader, I hope this letter finds you and your community well. The purpose of this letter is …

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NIGC Announces Record $41.9 Billion FY 2023 GGR

June 27, 2024

Media Contact:Monique Fontenot(301) 751-4981Monique.Fontenot@nigc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NIGC Announces Record $41.9 Billion FY 2023 GGR WASHINGTON, D.C., June 27, 2024– Today, the National Indian Gaming Commission released fiscal year 2023 Gross …

Read moreNIGC Announces Record $41.9 Billion FY 2023 GGR
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NIGC Ranks Top 10 “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government”

May 16, 2024

Media Contact:Monique Fontenot(301) 751-4981Monique.Fontenot@nigc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NIGC Ranks Top 10 “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2024 – Today, the National Indian Gaming Commission …

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NIGC Announces Acting Chair

May 16, 2024

Media Contact:Monique Fontenot(301) 751-4981Monique.Fontenot@nigc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NIGC Announces Acting Chair WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2024 – The National Indian Gaming Commission today announces the President’s appointment of Associate Commissioner Sharon …

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National Indian Gaming Commission Mourns the Loss of Former Chairwoman Ada Deer

August 17, 2023

Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Indian Gaming Commission Mourns the Loss of Former Chairwoman Ada Deer WASHINGTON, D.C. August 17, 2023 – The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) …

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Dustin Thomas Appointed as Self-Regulation Director

August 1, 2023

Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dustin Thomas Appointed as Self-Regulation Director WASHINGTON, D.C. August 1, 2023 – Today, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer appointed …

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FY 2022 Indian Gaming Revenue Breaks Records at $40.9 Billion

July 19, 2023

Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FY 2022 Indian Gaming Revenue Breaks Records at $40.9 Billion WASHINGTON, D.C. July 19, 2023 – Today the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released …

Read moreFY 2022 Indian Gaming Revenue Breaks Records at $40.9 Billion
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Notice of Violation Issued Against the Catawba Indian Nation and Kings Mountain Sky Boat Partners, LLC (Sky Boat)

December 7, 2022

Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice of Violation Issued Against the Catawba Indian Nation and Kings Mountain Sky Boat Partners, LLC (Sky Boat) WASHINGTON, D.C., December 7, 2022 – …

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NIGC Approves Chickasaw Nation Alternate Technical Standards for Class II Mobile Gaming

October 19, 2022

Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NIGC Approves Chickasaw Nation Alternate Technical Standards for Class II Mobile Gaming WASHINGTON, D.C., October 19, 2022- The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) announced …

Read moreNIGC Approves Chickasaw Nation Alternate Technical Standards for Class II Mobile Gaming
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2021 Indian Gaming Revenue Jumps to Record High $39 billion, Increases 40%

August 10, 2022

Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2021 Indian Gaming Revenue Jumps to Record High $39 billion, Increases 40% WASHINGTON, D.C.  August 10, 2022 – Today the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) …

Read more2021 Indian Gaming Revenue Jumps to Record High $39 billion, Increases 40%
Kathryn Isom-Clause

NIGC Vice Chair Isom-Clause Appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs

July 12, 2021

For Immediate Release                                                    Media Contact: Mary Parker(202) 336-3470 NIGC Vice Chair Isom-Clause Appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs  Washington, DC July 12, 2021 …

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Human Trafficking Bulletin and Resource Page

April 6, 2021

For Immediate Release                                                    Media Contact: Mavis Harris(202) 632-7003 Human Trafficking Bulletin and Resource Page WASHINGTON, D.C. April 6, 2021 – The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) …

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