GRA Basics
Regulatory Roles & Agencies
Class I, II, or III?
Compacts
Is it an HR Violation?
100

What U.S. law provides the legal framework for Indian gaming?

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)

100

What does NIGC stand for?

National Indian Gaming Commission

100

What class of gaming includes traditional tribal ceremonial games?

Class I

100

What is the legal agreement between a tribe and a state for Class III gaming called?

A Tribal-State Compact

100

Wearing pajama pants to a teams meeting because “the camera only sees the top half."

NOT an HR violation, but maybe a fashion one.

200

In what year was the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act enacted?

1988

200

Who is responsible for day-to-day regulation of tribal gaming operations?

The Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority

200

Bingo and pull-tabs are examples of what class of gaming?

Class II

200

Who must approve a compact after it's signed by the tribe and state?

The Secretary of the Interior

200

Micromanaging so much that you ask an employee to CC you when they go to the bathroom.

DEFINITELY an HR violation (and possibly weird)

300

What is the main purpose of the IGRA?

To regulate gaming on Indian lands and promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments.

300

What federal department oversees the NIGC?

The U.S. Department of the Interior

300

Slot machines and table games like blackjack fall under which class?

Class III

300

Compacts must be published in which federal publication to take effect?

The Federal Register

300

Holding a mandatory meeting that definitely could’ve been an email.

NOT an HR violation might be considered cruel and unusual punishment.

400

How many classes of gaming does IGRA define?

Three

400

True or False: Only the state government can approve a Class III gaming compact.

False – The compact must also be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.

400

Which class of gaming requires a tribal-state compact?

Class III

400

True or False: A tribe may operate Class III gaming without a compact.

False

400

Decorating your cubicle with a life-size cardboard cutout of Nicolas Cage.

NOT an HR violation but is eccentric.

500

What federal agency was created by IGRA to oversee Indian gaming?

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)

500

What NIGC document provides minimum standards for internal controls?

Minimum Internal Control Standards 

(Class II 25CFR SS 543 MICS)

500

Electronic bingo games must meet which class of gaming requirements?

Class II

500

What happens if a state refuses to negotiate a compact in good faith?

The tribe may file suit in federal court or request mediation under IGRA.

500

Starting every email with “Per my last email…” like a passive-aggressive sword.

NOT an HR violation but a fast track to making office enemies.