Key Republican lawmakers on Tuesday scolded the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) over how it levies fines and more — threatening to take legislative action if changes aren’t made.

The agency, meanwhile, said it has abided by its rules and statutes and listed accomplishments.

“It appears that the ideology is because casinos are profitable in Indiana, we should be able to fine them more,” said Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown. That profitability, he added, “doesn’t give you the right.”

Executive Director Greg Small responded that the purpose behind the agency’s regulatory scheme is to drive compliance.

“And, by the way, we also have a mandate in statute that economic performance of the casinos and their hiring is of the utmost importance, and we certainly respect that,” he said.