Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. § 2710) is the federal law governing gaming activities within Indian country. Passed in 1988, the IGRA outlines the requirements and expectations of the federal agency charged with overseeing Indian gaming activities, the National Indian Gaming Commission, as well as for tribes engaged in gaming.

Statutes

Gaming activities in the Cherokee Nation are governed by numerous state, federal, and tribal laws that provide the framework under which all Cherokee gaming facilities operate. These statutes are designed to work together to safeguard the integrity of the gaming experience, the environmental, public health, and safety for the employee and public, and financial accountability and work to ensure the Cherokee people are the beneficiary of all gaming activities.

Downloads

Cherokee Nation Gaming Ordinance

1.1 MB / Created June 7, 2019 / Updated June 7, 2019

Cherokee Nation Gaming Ordinance

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

93.7 KB / Created June 7, 2019 / Updated June 7, 2019

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was enacted by the United States Congress on October 17, 1988, to regulate the conduct of gaming on Indian Lands.

Off-Track Wagering Compact

448 KB / Created June 7, 2019 / Updated June 7, 2019

The Cherokee Nation may conduct off-track wagering consistent with this compact.

Repeal of the Audit Charter

536.7 KB / Created July 27, 2022 / Updated July 27, 2022

Repeal of the audit charter with APA notice 8-10-2021

Rules and Regulations

4.5 MB / Created June 6, 2019 / Updated September 2, 2025

Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission Rules and Regulations including amendments.

Tribal Internal Control Standards

868.6 KB / Created July 15, 2022 / Updated July 15, 2022

The purpose of the attached rules is to implement recommended changes to the tribal internal control standards and related rules and regulations.

Tribal-State Gaming Compact

4.6 MB / Created June 7, 2019 / Updated June 7, 2019

Tribal gaming compact between the Cherokee Nation and the state of Oklahoma.

Vendor Licensing and Standards

384 KB / Created July 27, 2022 / Updated July 27, 2022

This applies to Gaming Vendors conducting business with Cherokee Nation gaming facilities.

Updated August 13, 2026