The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe has come under fire by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
Specifically, the Tribe failed to submit audited financial statements for its gaming operations in 2022 and 2023, breaching its Class II gaming ordinance, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and NIGC regulations.
In response, NIGC Acting Chairwoman Sharon M. Avery issued a Notice of Violation to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on Sept. 5, 2024, citing all counts of non-compliance.
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is part of a trend of gaming entities facing financial scrutiny. For example, Wynn Resorts faced a $130 million penalty for allegedly using an unlicensed financial service provider.