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SERVING THE PRIMARY REGULATORS OF INDIAN GAMING

The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) fosters collaboration, regulatory consistency, and professional development among Tribal gaming regulators through national conferences, training seminars, and certification academies focused on education and innovation in Tribal gaming oversight.

SERVING THE PRIMARY REGULATORS OF INDIAN GAMING

The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) fosters collaboration, regulatory consistency, and professional development among Tribal gaming regulators through national conferences, training seminars, and certification academies focused on education and innovation in Tribal gaming oversight.

NTGCR Announces Spring 2026 Scholarship Recipients

The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the Spring 2026 NTGCR Tribal Scholarship Award recipients: Bella John (Santee Sioux Nation), Raequel Picard (Nez Perce Tribe), and Cole Tom (Navajo Nation). Each recipient demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to serving their tribal communities.

News & Updates

It has come to our attention that fraudulent emails are circulating requesting financial contributions and claiming to be sent by the Chairman of the National Tribal Gaming Commissioner (NTGCR).  Please be advised that these messages are not legitimate and were not sent or authorized by NTGCR. NTGCR does not solicit donations, contributions, or any form of financial support through email or other informal communication channels. If you receive such a message, please delete it immediately and do not click on any links or provide any personal or financial information.

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about event dates, registration details, and agenda updates by joining the NTGCR mailing list. You’ll receive timely announcements and access to registration as soon as event planning is finalized.

Attend the Academy

Join us at South Point Hotel & Casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada for our regulatory academy, November 9-12, 2026. Attendeees receive over 26 hours of comprehensive regulatory training in this four (4) day academy led by experts in the Indian gaming industry and experienced Commissioners and Regulators from throughout the country.

Scholarship application open

The National Tribal Gaming Commissions & Regulators® (NTGCR®) will be awarding two (2) $2,500
Scholarships to students pursuing a degree in higher education at an accredited college or university as a full-time student; and one (1) scholarship in the amount of $2,500 for students currently enrolled in law school, pursuing a Juris Doctorate in honor of the late Jess Green, a Chickasaw Attorney.

News & Updates

NTGCR Announces Spring 2026 Scholarship Recipients

The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the Spring 2026 NTGCR Tribal Scholarship Award recipients: Bella John (Santee Sioux Nation), Raequel Picard (Nez Perce Tribe), and Cole Tom (Navajo Nation). Each recipient demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to serving their tribal communities.

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 Resources

Access our library of educational material on tribal gaming regulations.

NTGCR supports future Native leaders with two $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing higher education.

Access our library of past webinars, publications and the latest news in our industry.

Become a member to access the latest discounts on conferences, webinars, and listings on our website.

Join an upcoming academy to stay current on Indian gaming regulations—led by experts from across the industry.

Prediction Markets

NTGCR Advances Tribal Regulatory Engagement on Prediction Markets

 

The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) continues to monitor the rapid growth of prediction markets and their potential impact on Tribal gaming regulation, Tribal sovereignty, and established gaming laws. NTGCR is supporting informed regulatory discussion through education, collaboration, and legal advocacy.

 

Working alongside Tribal regulators and national partners, NTGCR is helping evaluate appropriate regulatory responses and ensuring that Tribal perspectives remain central as policy, litigation, and technology evolve. NTGCR remains committed to protecting the integrity of Indian gaming and equipping Tribal regulators with timely, practical information while recognizing that each Tribal nation must determine its own legal and regulatory approach.

 

The NTGCR will keep members and regulatory partners informed as this issue develops.

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Newly Released: NTGCR
Prediction Market White Paper
NTGCR®’s new white paper on KalshiEX, LLC v. Hendrick (9th Circuit) compares Kalshi’s arguments, the CFTC’s positions, and the tribal sovereignty defense in NTGCR’s amicus brief to help tribal gaming regulators understand the case.
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Testimony
Before the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable
Jamie Hummingbird, Chairman NTGCR provides testimony on the impact of rapid sports-related prediction markets impact on Trival sovereignty and Indian gaming.
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Supplemental testimony Before the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable
NTGCR clarifies the distinction between the established tribal gaming regulatory framework under IGRA and the commodities-market framework governing sports-related event contracts.

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