National Indian Gaming Commission

2026 NTC Live Stream: Gaming Ordinance
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
Title: NTC Live Stream: Gaming Ordinance
Date: July 7, 2026 | Time: 3:00 PM CT
Description: Join us for an informative session on Tribal Gaming Ordinances! This session will outline the essential regulatory requirements for gaming operations, while incorporating best practices to enhance compliance, safety and efficiency. Whether you’re a tribal leader, regulatory leader or operations leader, this session is your opportunity to learn how your ordinance can set a strong foundation for gaming regulation.
Panelists:
Danielle Wu, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming Commission

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2026 NTC Live Stream: Background Investigations 556 and Gaming Licenses 558 (25 CFR Parts 556 and 558)
2026-07-08 08:30 - 10:00
Title: NTC Live Stream: Background Investigations 556 and Gaming Licenses 558 (25 CFR Parts 556 and 558)
Date: July 8, 2026 | Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CT
Description: NTC Live Stream: This power packed session breaks down NIGC’s Regulation 556, guiding you through the essential requirements for conducting background investigations on key and primary management officials. Participants will explore background investigations, Tribal eligibility determinations and the report to the commission. This session helps equip compliance professionals and regulators with the tools necessary to ensure suitability, protect Tribal gaming integrity and maintain the highest standards of trust. This session is 1.5 hours in length.
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2026 NTC Live Stream: Licensing Process (25 CFR Parts 556 and 558)
2026-07-08 10:15 - 11:15
Title: NTC Live Stream: Licensing Process (25 CFR Parts 556 and 558)
Date: July 8, 2026 | Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. CT
Description: NTC Live Stream: This session will provide an overview of using Kiteworks for Notice of Results (NORs), Issuance of License (IOL), and other licensing submissions, including how submissions are processed, common issues and errors, ways attendees can help ensure accurate and timely submissions, and the types of reports available to TGRAs. The session is designed for Commissioners, TGRA Executive Directors, Licensing Supervisors, and Licensing Agents and will focus on practical guidance and best practices to improve the overall submission process.
Presenter(s):
Debra Bailey, Administrative Specialist, National Indian Gaming Commission
Jennifer Hammer, Administrative Specialist, National Indian Gaming Commission
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2026 NTC Live Stream: EPHS Panel Discussion: Fires, Floods and Evacuations! Are You Prepared?
2026-07-08 12:30 - 13:50
Title: NTC Live Stream: EPHS Panel Discussion: Fires, Floods and Evacuations! Are You Prepared?
Date: July 8, 2026 | Time: 12:30 p.m. CT (this session is for 1-hour and 20-minutes)
Description: NTC Live Stream: In this panel discussion you will hear from the Potawatomi TGRA and Casino Operations on how they prepare for and respond to different types of emergencies. From fires, floods and evacuations, learn about the advantages of not only having and developing an emergency preparedness plan but also having and developing a proactive rather than a reactive approach and why that matters when disaster strikes. This session is scheduled for one hour and twenty minutes.
Presenter(s):
Jean Kraus, VP of Facilities, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Travis Gervais, VP of Security, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Wayne Perry, Compliance Officer, Forest County Potawatomi Gaming Commission
Eddie Ilko, Safety and Occupational Health Manager, National Indian Gaming Commission
Sam Wetzler, Training Specialist, National Indian Gaming Commission
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2026 NTC Live Stream: Compliance Meets Innovation: Using AI to Develop TICS and SICS
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00
Title: NTC Live Stream: Compliance Meets Innovation: Using AI to Develop TICS and SICS
Date: July 8, 2026 | Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Description: NTC Live Stream: This session demonstrates how AI can serve as an innovative and technological partner in developing TICs (Tribal Internal Controls) and SICs (Standard Internal Controls) under NIGC guidelines. Participants will learn how to leverage AI to streamline compliance workflows, enhance oversight, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards, while maintaining data security, privacy, and ethical AI practices. Through practical examples and engagement, attendees will gain actionable strategies to use AI responsibly for smarter, faster, and more innovative internal control development, strengthening both compliance and operational integrity.
Presenter:
Kirian Fixico, Training Specialist, National Indian Gaming Commission
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2026 NTC Live Stream: Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and Compliance with 25 CFR Part 558.3(f)
2026-07-08 15:15 - 16:15
Title: NTC Live Stream: Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and Compliance with 25 CFR Part 558.3(f)
Date: July 8, 2026 | Time: 3:15 PM CT
Description: NTC Livestream: The NIGC Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Audit Unit (CAU) is responsible for the implementation of the NIGC’s external and internal compliance strategies to achieve and demonstrate compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and NIGC concerning Noncriminal Justice Fingerprint Submissions.
Panelists:
Amber McDonald, CJIS Auditor, National Indian Gaming Commission
Derek Holbert, CJIS ISO, National Indian Gaming Commission
Steven Steiner, Deputy CJIS Systems Officer

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August NTTM: NIGC NGI / NCJITS Audit(s): FY25 Top Findings, NIGC CJIS Resource Materials
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00
Title: August NTTM: NIGC NGI / NCJITS Audit(s): FY25 Top Findings, NIGC CJIS Resource Materials
Date: August 6, 2026 | Time: 2:00 P.M. EDT
Description: Join this virtual session as we discuss the top audit findings from the current NIGC audit cycle and the available NIGC CAU resources to resolve the findings.
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September NTTM: National Preparedness Month: Strengthening Tribal Gaming Through Preparedness!
2026-09-10 14:00 - 15:00
Title: September NTTM: National Preparedness Month: Strengthening Tribal Gaming Through Preparedness!
Date: September 10, 2026 | Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
Description: Join emergency preparedness and occupational safety leaders from the tribal gaming industry alongside experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for a discussion on strengthening organizational resilience through identifying codes, rules and laws, workplace safety, emergency planning, business continuity, cybersecurity, crisis response, and public-private collaboration. Attendees will gain practical strategies, learn about federal preparedness resources, Tribal OSHA programs and hear real-world insights on building partnerships that enhance readiness before, during, and after emergencies.
Presenters:
Ricky Lyons, Occupational Safety Manager, Prairie Island Indian Community
Eddie Ilko, Safety and Occupational Health Manager, NIGC
And more from FEMA and CISA
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