Indian Gaming Regulatory Act facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act to regulate gaming on Indian lands. |
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| Acronyms (colloquial) | IGRA |
| Enacted by | the 100th United States Congress |
| Effective | October 17, 1988 |
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| Public law | 100-497 |
| Statutes at Large | 102 Stat. 2467 |
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| Titles amended | 25 U.S.C.: Indians |
| U.S.C. sections created | 25 U.S.C. ch. 29 § 2701 et seq. |
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The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (often called IGRA) is a U.S. federal law from 1988. This law set up the rules for how gambling businesses (like casinos) can operate on Native American lands. Before this law, there were no clear federal rules for these types of businesses.
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What is the Indian Gaming Act?
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) was created to help Native American tribes. It provides a legal way for tribes to run gaming businesses. The law also aims to protect these businesses. It helps ensure they are a good way for tribes to earn money. This money can then be used to help their communities grow and develop.
Why Was This Law Created?
The main goals of the IGRA are:
- To create clear rules for Native American gaming.
- To protect gaming as a way for tribes to make money.
- To help tribes grow their economies.
- To keep these businesses safe from bad influences.
Who Manages the Rules?
The IGRA created a group called the National Indian Gaming Commission. This commission helps make sure the rules for tribal gaming are followed. The law also gave new powers to the U.S. Department of the Interior. This department helps oversee Native American affairs.
Disagreements About the Law
Since it was created, the IGRA has led to many discussions and court cases. A big question has been about how well the National Indian Gaming Commission and the Department of the Interior can manage the money decisions of tribal gaming. Many of these disagreements have gone to court. Some have even reached the highest court in the U.S., the U.S. Supreme Court.
