National Indian Gaming Commission
Amber McDonald has extensive experience in regulatory and compliance roles within the gaming industry, currently serving as a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Auditor and Compliance Officer at the National Indian Gaming Commission since November 2018. Amber is also a member of the Cannabis Control Board for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, contributing to regulatory oversight in this emerging sector. Previously, Amber held key positions such as Board Secretary for the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners/Regulators, Licensing Manager at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Commission, and Indian Country Director/Board Member at the North American Gaming Regulators Association. Early career roles include Gaming Inspector and Akwesasne Review Co-Host. Amber earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Lawrence University.
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National Indian Gaming Commission
The National Indian Gaming Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency within the Department of the Interior and is committed to the prompt and efficient regulation of the Indian gaming industry, which spans more than 420 gaming establishments, associated with nearly 240 tribes across 28 states. Congress established the agency through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. The Commission’s primary mission is to regulate gaming activities on Indian lands; to ensure that Indian tribes are the primary beneficiaries of gaming revenue; and to assure that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both operators and players. To achieve these goals, the Commission provides technical assistance and training to tribes and tribal regulators; conduct audits and background investigations; review and approve Tribal gaming ordinances and when necessary undertakes enforcement actions, including the issuance of violation, assessment of civil fines, and/or issuance of closure orders. The Commission’s dedication to compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ensures the integrity of the $28.5 billion Indian gaming industry. For more information, visit www.nigc.gov.