Cherokee Gaming Commission

The Cherokee Gaming Commission is an independent tribal gaming regulatory authority established in 1989 and formally incorporated as an autonomous agency in 1994 under Cherokee Code Ordinance #238. Operating under a comprehensive regulatory mandate, the Commission serves as the primary oversight body for all gaming activities conducted on Cherokee... tribal lands, with responsibility for ensuring fairness, integrity, and compliance across gaming facilities and operations. The Commission's core mission encompasses protecting tribal assets, maintaining public health and safety, and upholding the highest standards of honesty and transparency within the gaming industry. To achieve these objectives, the Commission maintains a sophisticated system of regulatory controls that extends across all persons, locations, practices, associations, and activities related to licensed gaming establishments, gaming device manufacturing and distribution, and the provision of gaming-related goods and services. All management entities, controlling shareholders, primary management officials, key employees, gaming establishments, and suppliers operating within the Cherokee gaming ecosystem are subject to licensing and ongoing regulatory oversight. The Commission's authority and operational framework are grounded in multiple layers of governance, including the Cherokee Code, the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, regulations established by the National Indian Gaming Commission, and the applicable Tribal-State Compact. Additionally, the Commission ensures compliance with relevant federal regulations administered by agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice, and Environmental Protection Agency. By maintaining strict regulatory standards and comprehensive licensing requirements, the Cherokee Gaming Commission protects the public interest, safeguards tribal resources, and preserves public confidence in the integrity of gaming operations within Cherokee territory. The Commission's multifaceted regulatory ...Read More