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NIGC RIN: 3141-AA31 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Game Classification Standards 
Abstract: The National Indian Gaming Commission’s purpose for originally proposing game classification standards for Class II gaming was to clarify the distinction between Class II and Class III gaming which is being blurred by the exploitation of technology used to aid in the play of Class II games. This continued blurring could lead states, the Justice Department, and/or Congress to take certain actions which may pose a risk to the long-term health and well-being of Indian gaming. The Commission has heard from many tribal leaders and representatives who assert that should the states, the Justice Department, or the Congress seek to act against Indian gaming interests, the tribes stand ready, willing, and able to address those challenges head on. The Commission has also heard that it should seek alternatives to adopting classification regulations, for any problems concerning classification are local, rather than national, in scope. This withdrawal does not mean that the Commission believes ‘‘one-touch’’ bingo games are Class II. Going forward, the Commission intends to address this and other classification issues through a combination of training, technical assistance, and enforcement actions. 
Agency: National Indian Gaming Commission(NIGC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 25 CFR 546    25 CFR 502.8   
Legal Authority: 25 USC 2706(b)(10)    25 USC 2702   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM (Definition for Electronic or Electromechanical Facsimile)  05/25/2006  71 FR 30232   
NPRM (Main)  05/25/2006  71 FR 30238   
NPRM Withdrawn  02/09/2007  72 FR 7359   
NPRM  10/24/2007  72 FR 60483   
NPRM (Definition for Electronic or Electromechanical Facsimile)  10/24/2007  72 FR 60482   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/09/2008  73 FR 3223   
NPRM Comment Period End (Definition for Electronic or Electromechanical Facsimile)  03/09/2008  73 FR 3223   
NPRM Withdrawn  10/10/2008  73 FR 60490   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John Hay
Staff Attorney
National Indian Gaming Commission
Suite 9100, 1441 L Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20005
Phone:202 632-7003
Fax:202 632-7066