Industry
July 22, 2026
NIGC Publishes 2025 Report, Outlining Record-Breaking GGR for Tribal Gaming
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has published a report in which it outlined the financial performance of the tribal gaming industry for 2025. The broader results show significant year-on-year improvement as revenues reached a new all-time high. Tribal Gaming Reports Record-Breaking Performance In its report, the NIGC said that the tribal gaming industry in […]
Legal
June 10, 2026
Grand Traverse Band Sues the NIGC Over Potential Michigan Casino Closure
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa has filed a lawsuit against the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) in an effort to stop the agency from closing its Crystal Shores Casino in Benzie County, Michigan. Why Does NICG Want to Close the Casino? The Grand Traverse Band opened the Benzie casino last year, but the NIGC, […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Harold Monteau, Former Chairman of the NIGC, Passes Away at 72
Former National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman Harold Monteau, who was a major figure in the establishment of the regulatory agency, passed away last week, on December 27, at the age of 72, at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. The NICG and Chippewa Cree Tribe Say Farewell to Monteau In an […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
NIGC Wants Coushatta Casino Ex-GM Suspended Amid Fraud
Federal regulators have required a Louisiana gambling venue to cut all ties with a former executive, currently a casino consultant, who didn’t sound the alarm on auditors and potential investors regarding possible fraud allegations. The National Indian Gaming Commission asked the Coushatta Tribal Gaming Commission to suspend Todd Stewart’s license, the ex-general manager of the […]
Business
May 17, 2024
Sharon M. Avery Takes Acting Chair Role with NIGC
The regulatory body that oversees gaming on Indian lands, monitors such activities and ensures operators adhere to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), confirmed the appointment of an acting chair. The Commission’s associate commissioner, Sharon M. Avery, was appointed to the role of acting chair of the NIGC by […]
Business
February 27, 2024
FanDuel Reportedly Hires Former NIGC Chairman Simermeyer
Last month, the leading betting and gaming operator, FanDuel, hired Frank Sizemore, the former VP of operations for San Manuel. At the time, he was appointed to the role of VP for strategic partnerships, in a move that signals the company’s plans to collaborate with Indian Country. This wasn’t the only recent appointment for an […]
Industry
September 26, 2023
NIGC Praises Tribal Casinos for Cybersecurity Measures
In the wake of recent cyberattacks on major commercial casinos, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has lauded tribal-owned properties, including those in New York, for their robust cybersecurity measures. National Indian Gaming Commission Employs Strong Cybersecurity Blueprint Drawing parallels to medieval castle defenses, the NIGC outlined its “Defense in Depth” strategy, which encompasses multiple […]
Casino
July 21, 2023
Tribal Gaming Revenue Reaches $40.9B in Latest NIGC Report
The results for the fiscal year 2022 have reached $40.9 billion in total gross gaming revenue, which is a 4.9% gain in FY2021. The results were presented by Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer and Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland who pointed out the sustained momentum of the sector and the opportunities for further growth down the road. […]
Casino
May 1, 2023
NIGC Targets Apache Tribe’s Oklahoma Casinos in Enforcement Action
The tribal gaming regulator has said that has flagged what it considers to be multiple offenses committed by the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma dating back to 2013 and that have to do with the annual audits of gaming operations and the Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The infringements flagged by the regulator, are serious and they […]
Business
January 24, 2023
Michael Hoenig to Leave General Counsel Position with NIGC
On Monday, the NIGC’s chairman, E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, revealed that Hoenig’s departure will be effective starting from January 27, 2023. Overall, Hoenig was a part of NIGC for 16 years. During that time, he has held key roles within the Commission. In his most recent role as general counsel, Hoenig spent the last seven years. […]
