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The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) is considering revising its management contract regulations. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) provides that an Indian tribe may enter into a management contract for the operation of Class II or Class III gaming activity if such contract has been submitted to and approved by the Chairman. Collateral agreements to a management contract are also subject to the Chairman’s approval. The NIGC is considering amending the regulation to clarify who is subject to a suitability determination and the scope of collateral agreements. These amendments are designed to make the regulation consistent with IGRA and seek to ensure that tribes remain free of undue influence and retain the sole proprietary interest in their gaming operations as required by IGRA.