The purpose of the Choctaw Nation Gaming Commission (CNGC) is regulatory, not managerial. The Commission conducts oversight to ensure compliance with Tribal, Federal, and State laws and regulations. The Commission serves as the licensing authority for individuals employed in the Gaming Operation and shall administer background investigations as part of the licensing process. The Commission also has a role in monitoring compliance with the internal controls for the Gaming Operation and in tracking revenues. Vendors conducting business with the Choctaw Casinos are licensed by the Choctaw Nation Gaming Commission after meeting certain standards as stated in the Tribal-State Compact. In order to carry out its regulatory duties, the Commission has unrestricted access to all areas of the Gaming Operation and to all records. The Commission has authority to take enforcement actions, including suspension or revocation of an individual gaming license when appropriate.
A key associate is given a temporary (blue) gaming license when they complete their gaming license application and before they report to work. By law, the Choctaw Nation Gaming Commission has 60 days to complete an employee investigation and submit their findings to the NIGC for concurrence. It is the associate’s responsibility to return all necessary information to the Choctaw Nation Gaming Commission immediately upon request in order for their investigation to be completed in a timely manner. Once the NIGC concurs with the issuance of a gaming license, the employee will be issued a permanent (white) gaming license that is valid for two years. It is also the associate’s responsibility to:
Employee’s Gaming License may be suspended for the following reasons:
Game play by gaming machine vendors is prohibited on devices owned/operated by their company or at their assigned work locations. At no time will a vendor associate be permitted to play a gaming machine or table game while wearing apparel displaying their company logo or brand. Vendor associates are not permitted to play Wide Area Progressive machines or be a member of Choctaw Casinos Rewards Club. Vendors are prohibited from all promotions at any casino, owned or operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.