NIGC seeks more comment on proposed regulation

Wednesday, August 20, 2008  

The National Indian Gaming Commission has extended the comment period on a regulation under development.

The proposed regulation seeks to define the meaning of "sole proprietary interest” under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The law requires tribes to be the sole beneficiary of a gaming operation.

NIGC Chairman Phil Hogen said the agency wants to hear from tribes on a number of issues affecting the regulation. "It is important that NIGC give clear, consistent advice in this important area and it will be useful to fully consider tribal points of view as we better formulate this guidance," he said in a statement.

The comment period ends September 30.