NIGC Officially Withdraws Class II Proposal

by Brad Jolly, Partner
Feb 16, 2007

On February 15, the National Indian Gaming Commission ("NIGC") published notice that has officially withdrawn its controversial amendments to the agency's Class II regulations. The notice simply stated, "After receiving extensive comment, and after many consultations with tribal governments and tribal regulators, the Commission anticipates significant revisions to any proposed rule. As such, the Commission has decided to withdraw the current proposed rule and may publish a new proposed rule at a later date.

For more detailed information, you can read the Federal Register notice directly.