Notice2025-14196
Notice of Approved Class III Tribal Gaming Ordinance
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Published
July 28, 2025
Issuing agencies
National Indian Gaming Commission
Abstract
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the approval of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribe Class III gaming ordinance by the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 142 (Monday, July 28, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35533-35534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14196]
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NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION
Notice of Approved Class III Tribal Gaming Ordinance
AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the
approval of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribe Class III gaming
ordinance by the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
DATES: This notice is applicable July 28, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dena Wynn, Office of General Counsel
at the National Indian Gaming Commission, 202-632-7003, or by facsimile
at 202-632-7066 (not toll-free numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) 25
U.S.C. 2701 et seq., established the National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission). Section 2710 of IGRA authorizes the Chairman of the
Commission to approve Class II and Class III tribal gaming ordinances.
Section 2710(d)(2)(B) of IGRA, as implemented by NIGC regulations, 25
CFR 522.8, requires the Chairman to publish, in the Federal Register,
approved Class III tribal gaming ordinances and the approvals thereof.
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IGRA requires all tribal gaming ordinances to contain the same
requirements concerning tribes' sole proprietary interest and
responsibility for the gaming activity, use of net revenues, annual
audits, health and safety, background investigations and licensing of
key employees and primary management officials. The Commission,
therefore, believes that publication of each ordinance in the Federal
Register would be redundant and result in unnecessary cost to the
Commission.
Thus, the Commission believes that publishing a notice of approved
Class III tribal gaming ordinances in the Federal Register, is
sufficient to meet the requirements of 25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(2)(B). Every
ordinance and approval thereof is posted on the Commission's website
(<a href="http://www.nigc.gov">www.nigc.gov</a>) under General Counsel, Gaming Ordinances within five (5)
business days of approval.
On May 29, 2024, the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming
Commission approved Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribe Class III
Gaming Ordinance. A copy of the approval letter is posted with this
notice and can be found with the approved ordinance on the NIGC's
website (<a href="http://www.nigc.gov">www.nigc.gov</a>) under General Counsel, Gaming Ordinances. A copy
of the approved Class III ordinance will also be made available upon
request. Requests can be made in writing to the Office of General
Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission, Attn: Dena Wynn, 1849 C
Street NW, MS #1621, Washington, DC 20240 or at (<a href="http://www.nigc.gov">www.nigc.gov</a>) under
General Counsel, Gaming Ordinances. A copy of the approved Class III
ordinance will also be made available upon request. Requests can be
made in writing to the Office of General Counsel, National Indian
Gaming Commission, Attn: Dena Wynn, 1849 C Street NW, MS #1621,
Washington, DC 20240 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#462f28202906282f212568212930"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e48d8a828ba48a8d8387ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a>.
National Indian Gaming Commission.
Dated: March 14, 2025
Rea Cisneros,
General Counsel (Acting).
Editorial Note: This document was received for publication by
the Office of the Federal Register on July 24, 2025.
May 29, 2024
VIA EMAIL
Gary Pitchlynn
P.O. Box 722786
Norman, OK 73070
Re: Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Amended Gaming Ordinance
Dear Mr. Pitchlynn:
This letter responds to your May 2, 2024 submission on behalf of
the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (``Band'') for the National
Indian Gaming Commission (``NIGC'') Chairwoman to review and approve
amendments to the Band's gaming ordinance. The Band adopted the
Ordinance through resolution #24-0424-077 on April 24, 2024. We
understand that these amendments ensure consistency with updated NIGC
regulations.
Thank you for bringing these amendments to our attention. The
amended ordinance is approved as it is consistent with the requirements
of IGRA and NIGC's regulations. If you have any questions, please
contact NIGC Staff Attorney Josh Proper at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#345e5b475c41551a44465b445146745a5d53571a535b42"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2c8cdd1cad7c38cd2d0cdd2c7d0e2cccbc5c18cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a> or
(540) 760-3026.
Sincerely,
Sharon M. Avery,
NIGC Chairwoman (A).
[FR Doc. 2025-14196 Filed 7-25-25; 8:45 am]
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