Gaming Commission

Gaming Regulatory Act

The Pokagon Band Tribal Council enacted the Pokagon Band Gaming Regulatory Act (the "Act") on February 7, 2007 and the Act was approved, as amended on May 12, 2007, by the National Indian Gaming Commission on June 1, 2007. The Act created a comprehensive gaming regulatory program and established the Pokagon Gaming Commission as an independent governmental subdivision of the Pokagon Band government. The Gaming Commission is responsible for regulating all gaming conducted within Pokagon Band jusrisidiction under the Gaming Regulatory Act, the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and the tribal-state Gaming Compact between the Band and the State of Michigan.

The Act declares it to be the public policy of the tribe, that:

•Proper regulation of gaming is essential in order to ensure that gaming is conducted honestly and free from unlawful conduct and corruptive elements.

•Strict regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations, and activities related to the conduct of gaming is required in order to maintain public confidence and trust in the honesty and integrity of gaming.

•The licensing of gaming suppliers, gaming employees, gaming establishments, and other persons within the tribe’s jurisdiction is necessary to preserve the integrity of gaming, to protect the public, and preserve the general welfare of the tribe.

•The conduct of properly licensed and regulated gaming by the tribe fulfills important policy objectives of the tribe and the federal government by promoting tribal self-government and economic self-sufficiency.

•The substantial and relatively stable source of revenue offered by gaming enables the tribe to fulfill its governmental responsibilities to the tribal membership.

The Pokagon Band Gaming Commission is dedicated to the principles set forth in this public policy and to fulfilling its duties through fair and effective regulation of gaming under the Gaming Regulatory Act.

Compact 

Gaming Authority Ordinance 

Gaming Regulation 

Gaming Regulatory Act 

Liquor Control Code Regulation  

Hartford Liquor License Application 

Excluded Persons

 Lukasz Maczuga 

Alvaro Gallegos-Hernandez 

George Richmond 

Jesus Valdovinos-Zarco 

David Bass 

Robin Massie