Indian Gaming 2017 Tradeshow and Conference

How to detect Gamesmanship: A Practical Approach (Part 2) (Room 29 D)

11 Apr 17
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: National Indian Gaming Commission

This course builds on the initiative training provided during FY2016: “Preventing Gamesmanship on the Backs of Tribes”.  The focus of this course is to provide TGRAs with tools to determine if Gamesmanship is occurring, to identify additional steps to be taken and documents to request, and to understand what steps can be taken to prevent gamesmanship at their properties.  Attendees will learn how to review their gaming ordinance and regulations to identify sections that provide the needed authority to request and review contracts and agreements for violations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).  Practical exercises will be conducted that will assist the attendee identify problematic language in contracts that indicate unapproved management, violations of the tribe’s sole proprietary interest and/or misuse of gaming revenue.  At the end of this interactive course, the attendee will have tools necessary to identify Gamesmanship and know what actions can be taken to remedy or prevent instances of Gamesmanship and violations of IGRA.