National Indian Gaming Commission
Dustin Thomas has extensive work experience in the gaming industry, with a focus on compliance and risk management. Dustin served as the Chief Of Staff at the National Indian Gaming Commission from June 2020, overseeing compliance for the Indian Gaming industry. Prior to that, they were the Director of Compliance at the same organization. Dustin also held the position of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, where they managed security, risk, safety, and compliance. Additionally, Dustin has experience as a Lead Gaming Inspector and Security Officer at Seneca Gaming Authority, as well as a Deputy Marshal at Seneca Nation of Indians. Dustin has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to upholding laws and regulations in the gaming industry.
Dustin Thomas has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dustin also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Criminal Justice and Law from PennWest California. In addition, they have studied Accounting at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Dustin has obtained certifications such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and OSHA 30 Hour - General Industry Health & Safety from Rockhurst 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.