What Purpose is Served by the Regulation of Tribal Gaming?
Federal Perspective
Tribal Perspective • Realize fullest measure of tribal sovereignty • Improve the quality of life and standard of living of the tribal community • Take care of children, families, and elders • Achieve economic self- sufficiency • Create jobs and business opportunities • Provide quality health care • Provide adequate law enforcement • Provide adequate fire protection and suppression services • Protect tribal resources both human and natural • Preserve tribal identity and cultural existence for future generations
• Shield the Indian tribe from organized crime and other corrupting influences • Ensure that the Indian tribe is the prime beneficiary of the gaming operation
• Assure that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both the operator and players
Licensing screens out the people most likely to cheat and steal and keeps them out of tribal casinos and away from tribal cash
Internal Controls operate to ensure that casino managers and employees follow the procedures necessary to prevent fraud, theft & waste of tribal dollars
How Does the Effective Regulation of Gaming Advance Tribal Goals?
Monitoring serves to keep the staff honest
Auditing serves to keep management honest
Enforcement signals that the Tribe means business when it comes to safeguarding its assets
Regulations clarify the meaning of the statutory law and establish the standards of conduct that must be met
Hearing and Appeals ensure fairness and protect people from abuses of power
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