[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 142 (Monday, July 28, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35534-35535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14189]


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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 Rincon Band of Luise[ntilde]o 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.
    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 
(www.nigc.gov) under General Counsel, Gaming Ordinances within five (5) 
business days of approval.
    On August 9, 2024 Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission 
approved Rincon Band of Luise[ntilde]o 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 
(www.nigc.gov) 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 [email protected].

National Indian Gaming Commission.

    Dated: December 6, 2024.
Rea Cisneros,
General Counsel (Acting).

    Editorial Note: This document was received for publication by 
the Office of the Federal Register on July 24, 2025.

August 9, 2024
Joseph Linton, Vice Chairman
Rincon Band of Luise[ntilde]o Indians
One Government Center Lane
Valley Center, CA 92082
Re: Rincon Band of Luise[ntilde]o Indians Gaming Ordinance
Dear Vice Chairman Linton:

    I am writing with respect to the July 5, 2024 request of the Rincon 
Band of Luise[ntilde]o Indians to the National Indian Gaming Commission 
to review and approve the Tribe's gaming ordinance. The gaming 
ordinance was adopted by Resolution No. 2024-48 of the Tribal Council.
    Thank you for providing the gaming ordinance for our review. The 
ordinance is approved as it is consistent with the requirements of the 
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and NIGC regulations. If you have any 
questions concerning this letter, please contact Senior Attorney Austin 
Badger at (202) 632-7003.

    Sincerely,

Sharon M. Avery,


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Chairwoman (A).

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