Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson

The National Indian Gaming Commission, which serves as the watchdog for the $46 billion tribal gambling industry, is currently unable to enforce the law. This operational failure stems from the fact that the agency has not had a chairperson since January. Despite the ongoing vacancy and the resulting impact on regulatory enforcement, President Donald Trump has yet to nominate a replacement to lead the commission and restore its full legal authority over the sector.