(Business Insider)

U.S. Department of the Interior Unveils Enhanced Regulations for Tribal Transactions in Gaming Sector

The U.S. Department of the Interior has introduced updated federal regulations aimed at improving the "clarity and transparency" of gaming agreements with Native American tribes.

The initiative is designed to streamline negotiations concerning transactions related to gambling and betting. The resolution seeks to provide clear definitions for key terms and establish specific deadlines for Interior review in treaties with tribes.

Scheduled to come into effect 30 days after their publication in the Federal Register, these new rules are anticipated to be officially published later this week.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland emphasized the positive economic impact of tribal gaming on both the tribal communities and surrounding areas. Assistant Secretary of State for Indian Affairs Brian Newland highlighted the administration's commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities to indigenous communities.

20 February 2024, 16:00

LegalUSA

Share

Legal

Other news

Articles

Categories