The National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) hosts two national conferences each year—one in the spring and one in the fall—dedicated to advancing regulatory education in Tribal gaming. These events bring together commissioners, regulators, and industry professionals from across the country for in-depth training sessions, insightful general presentations, and valuable networking opportunities. The conferences also feature a trade show and provide a platform for sharing best practices, strengthening Tribal sovereignty, and promoting consistency in regulatory standards.
Fall Conference
The 2026 Fall Conference is being held at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, September 1-3. We have three (3) full days of events happening, general assemblies, 24 workshops covering the
topics of: Audit/Licensing, Commission, Compliance, and Technology to choose from, panel presentations,
roundtables and more.
Online Conference Registration is CLOSED. If you wish to register for the conference, please contact the NTGCR Executive Director at dawnr@ntgcr.com
Hotel Reservations
Call: 952-445-9000 and mention they are
part of the (National Tribal Gaming
Commissioners) group.
Or online at
https://book.onagilysys.com/wbe/group/1602/MysticLakeCasinoHotel/auth?group=2608NATION_001
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Password: NTGC2026
Cut-off date: August 5, 2026
Airport Information
Closest Airport:
Minneapolis International Airport
Airport Code: MSP
Transportation to/from Hotel:
Taxi, rental cars and Uber/Lyft are
available
No shuttle service is available
Conference Info
We hope you can join us at the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators® (NTGCR®) Spring Conference being held:
September 1-3, 2026
in Prior Lake, MN
We have three (3) full days of events happening, general assemblies, 24 workshops covering the topics of: Audit/Licensing, Commission, Compliance, and Technology to choose from, panel presentations, roundtables and more.
We also hope you will participate in the cornhole tournament and silent auction to benefit the NTGCR Scholarship Fund. The Welcome Reception & Corn hole tournament will be held on Tuesday evening and silent auction will run throughout the conference.
During this conference we will be holding elections for the Chairman and Treasurer positions. Member tribes delegate or alternate are eligible to vote.
Fall Conference Pricing
Register early: Early Registration will be in effect until August 15, 2026. We must receive your form and payment by August 15,
2026 to take advantage of the early registration payment amount.
$600 - Member Registration - Your Gaming Commission or Vendor is a member of the NTGCR. If you are not sure if
your Commission/Vendor is a member for 2026, please contact dawnr@ntgcr.com
$550 - Member Tribe or Organization sending three or more to attend the conference.
$650 Non-Member Tribe or Organization.
$600 Three or more from the same Non-Member Tribe or organization.
After August 15th, for everyone registering the cost will be $650 per person.
Agenda
A detailed agenda identifying the workshops will be posted soon.
August 31, 2026 – Monday
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
(Avoid the Tuesday morning lines, stop by today!)
September 1, 2026 – Tuesday
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Walk
8:00 a.m. Registration (Continental breakfast provided)
9:00 a.m. General Assembly
9:30 a.m. Roll Call of Membership
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Introduction of Candidates for Election of Chairman and Treasurer
10:30 a.m. Regional Caucuses
11:00 a.m. Regional Updates
12:00 p.m. Lunch (Provided) Silent Auction Begins
1:00 p.m. General Assembly – Chairman Jamie Hummingbird
1:00 p.m. Election of Chairman and Treasurer
1:30 p.m. NIGC update (Invited)
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Panel Presentation
3:15 p.m. Panel Presentation
5:00 p.m. Dinner (On your own)
7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Corn Hole Tournament
September 2, 2026 – Wednesday
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Walk
8:00 a.m. Registration (Continental breakfast provided)
9:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Workshop Series 1
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Workshop Series 2
11:45 a.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Workshop Series 3
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshop Series 4
3:30 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Roundtables
5:00 p.m. NTGCR Board Meeting
September 3, 2026 – Thursday
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Walk
8:00 a.m. Continental breakfast provided
9:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Workshop Series 5
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Workshop Series 6
11:45 a.m. Lunch (on your own)
12:00 p.m. Silent Auction Ends
1:00 General Assembly, Panel Presentation
2:30 p.m. Closing Remarks, Door Prizes & Adjourn