NIGA would like to thank all of the attendees and presenters who made the 9th Annual Gaming Commissioner Certification Training a Success!
NIGA would also like to thank our tribal facilities for hosting us:
	Mystic Lake Casino Resort - owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community
	Paragon Casino Resort - Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
	Quinault Beach Resort and Casino - an enterprise of the Quinault Indian Nation

[Previous Graduates]

Join us in 2009 - new and improved curricula for our 10th anniversary series.

Come see why over 1,000 participants and nearly 500 graduates choose this Certification - the premier training in tribal regulation. A three-part certification designed by Tribal Gaming Regulators who also teach the courses with plenty of real-life scenarios and hands-on activities.

Former participants praise the training for:
		the informative, experienced speakers
		the useful, hands-on examples and situations
		the comprehensive handout materials that are yours to take home
		the networking opportunities with regulators from across the country
		the Fun! Making new friends and visiting other tribal casinos.

It is helpful for:
		New Regulatory staff “Thanks for all the pro’s who shared their experience with us. Reality helps.” “Offered direction and guidance to a new commissioner” “Thank you for providing quality people to instruct - the moderators were very thorough and informative for new regulators”
		Experienced Tribal Gaming Regulators “Sample materials from other casinos and the networking from across the nation gave us a lot of new ideas to implement in our commission” “I have a better idea of where we are lacking and how to improve. It feels great to be among professional commissioners and regulators.” “A very helpful refresher seminar - reinforced what I knew and what I needed to brush up on.”
		Tribal Leaders “This is great information for our Council members to also hear as far as what our jobs are and what we’re trying to do to protect assets.”
		Tribal Attorneys “Very informative on the commission’s role. Our Tribal Council and Tribal Attorney should take this training for a good background.”
		Economic Development/Gaming Boards “I came to understand the workings and regulations that our commission has to follow so I know where they are coming from and we can work better together.” “I got a complete understanding of Indian gaming and other tribes’ facilities and the ability to see other tribes’ casinos at work.”

		Level One
		Purpose and Function of a Gaming Commission
			History of IGRA and the NIGC, current issues and major cases
			Tribal Gaming Ordinance / Policies and Procedures
			Applying NIGC Regulations
			What regulation entails: licensing, regulations, compliance with internal controls and MICS, tracking revenues
		Jurisdiction and Authorities in Indian Gaming
		Background Investigations
		Employee & Vendor Licensing
		Ethics of Fair Hearing and Due Process
		Elements of Fair Hearing and Due Process
		Mock Hearing
		Level Two
		Roles/Responsibilities of the Council, Commission, Casino Management – A Discussion
		Comprehensive Review of MICS
		Compliance Auditing
		Financial Controls/Accounting Standards
		Avoiding Frauds - Internal and External
		Avoiding Cheats and Scams
		Level Three
		Budgeting for a Commission
		Staffing and Managing a Commission
		Promulgating Regulations
		Suitability Determinations
		Commissioner’s Role in Expansion or New Casino
		The Future of Indian Gaming and Regulations
		Title 31 and Suspicious Activity Reporting