Wisconsin Tribal Gaming Licence - Wisconsin Gaming Commission

License Name

Wisconsin Tribal Gaming License

Issuing Country/Region

United States, State of Wisconsin

Regulatory Body

Individual Tribal Gaming Commissions under oversight of National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) and Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Gaming

Types of Regulated Games

Class II and Class III gaming including electronic gaming machines, bingo, table games, pull-tabs

Market Coverage

Local (Tribal reservation lands within Wisconsin)

Regulator's Reputation

Very Good

Legal Entity Requirements

Must be a federally recognized Wisconsin tribe operating gaming on tribal or trust lands

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements

Compliance with AML policies mandated by Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and tribal-state compacts

Reporting Requirements

Annual independent audits and background reports submitted to tribal commissions and NIGC

Audit Requirements

Annual independent audit of gaming operations required

Software Certification Requirements

Gaming software and equipment certified per tribal-state compact technology standards and NIGC regulations

RNG Certification

Required for all electronic gaming devices as per regulatory standards

Server Location Requirements

All gaming servers and equipment must reside on tribal lands

Language Support Requirements

English

Currency Support Requirements

United States Dollar (USD)

Background Checks

Mandatory background investigations and fingerprinting for key personnel and management staff

License Scope Restrictions

Limited to approved Class II and III gaming activities on tribal lands only

Jurisdictional Tax Compliance

Subject to payment obligations under tribal-state compacts; exempt from regular state gambling taxes

Compliance Officer Requirement

Licensing and compliance officers required by tribal gaming commissions

Legal Dispute Resolution

Governed by tribal ordinances, tribal courts, and terms of tribal-state compacts

License Transferability

Non-transferable without approval from tribal gaming commission

License Cost

No application or annual fees for tribe-operated gaming licenses

Financial Reporting Requirements

Annual audited financial reports and regulatory compliance reports required

Required Documents

Applications include detailed background checks, financial disclosures, and operational plans for key personnel

Internal Policy Requirements

Tribes must maintain AML, KYC, and responsible gaming policies in compliance with IGRA and compacts

Testing Requirements

Regular technical testing of electronic gaming equipment mandated by compacts and NIGC

Staff Qualifications

Key employees must be at least 18, meet suitability standards, and not have disqualifying criminal history

Responsible Gaming Measures

Responsible gaming programs and self-exclusion options required by tribal compacts

Age Verification Procedures

Minimum 18 years for employment and generally 21 years for gaming participation

KYC Procedures

Identification and customer due diligence required for management and staff as per AML and tribal regulations

Security Standards

Compliance with IGRA, NIGC regulations, and tribal cybersecurity policies

Encryption Requirements

Data communication secured via industry-standard encryption protocols

Backup Requirements

Regular data backups mandated by tribal regulations

Monitoring Systems

Operational monitoring and reporting systems required for compliance and fraud prevention

Operation Logging

Full transaction and access logs maintained for audits and regulatory review

Anti-Fraud Systems

Fraud detection and prevention mechanisms enforced per regulations

Hosting Requirements

All gaming servers and infrastructure hosted on tribal lands

License Duration

Typically issued and renewed annually by tribal gaming commissions

Renewal Procedure

Annual renewal contingent on compliance verified through audits and background checks

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Sanctions including fines, suspension, revocation of license per tribal ordinance and compact terms

Ownership Change Rules

Changes require prior approval from tribal gaming commission

Subcontractor Regulations

Suppliers and contractors must comply with tribal and state licensing requirements

Official Address

Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Gaming, 101 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53707, USA

Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

FAQ Question 1

What is Wisconsin Tribal Gaming License?

FAQ Answer 1

It is a license authorizing federally recognized tribes in Wisconsin to operate Class II and III gaming on tribal lands under tribal-state compacts.

FAQ Question 2

Which jurisdiction issues Wisconsin Tribal Gaming License?

FAQ Answer 2

The license is issued by individual Wisconsin Tribal Gaming Commissions under oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Gaming and the National Indian Gaming Commission.

FAQ Question 3

What is the cost of obtaining Wisconsin Tribal Gaming License?

FAQ Answer 3

There are no application or annual license fees for tribally operated gaming licenses in Wisconsin.

FAQ Question 4

What are the main requirements for Wisconsin Tribal Gaming License?

FAQ Answer 4

Key requirements include tribal federal recognition, compliance with IGRA and tribal-state compacts, annual audits, background checks for personnel, AML policies, and operation on tribal lands only.