Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

Summary

Indian Gaming Control Act - Establishes Federal standards for gaming activities within Indian reservations and on Indian lands. Defines "gaming." Makes gaming illegal within such reservations and on such lands unless conducted pursuant to a tribal ordinance or resolution adopted by an Indian tribal government and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary, under specified conditions, to approve any tribal ordinance or resolution concerning the conduct, licensing, or regulation of gaming activity within the tribe's jurisdiction. Provides for the tribal licensing and regulation of gaming owned, operated, or conducted by individuals or entities other than a tribe as long as such regulations and requirements are at least as restrictive as those established by State law. Prohibits such a tribal license to any individual or entity who is not otherwise eligible to receive a State license to conduct such activities. Permits a tribe, subject to approval by the Secretary, to enter into contracts for the operation and management of a tribal gaming enterprise for a fee. Sets forth certain information and contract requirements. Prohibits the Secretary from approving such contracts unless specified conditions are met. Permits the Secretary to not approve or to void such contracts where there is knowledge of specified facts. Sets forth the time within which existing gaming operations within an Indian reservation or on Indian lands must comply with the requirements of this Act.

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 September 1986

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 21 April 1986

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 10 March 1986

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 April 1985

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