FAQ’s

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Commission holds the responsibility to regulate gaming within the jurisdiction of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Nation. The Gaming Commission regulates Gaming Operations, Gaming Establishments, and all other Persons subject to the Gaming Commission’s licensing authority pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The Gaming Commission ensures that all gaming conducted within the Nation’s jurisdiction is conducted in conformance with Gaming Commission Regulations, the Tribal/State Gaming Compact, and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

 A gaming license is the license issued by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Commission that permits the holder to work for or provide services to the First Light Casino. A permanent gaming license may only be issued once a person or entity has completed the application process, undergone a thorough background investigation, and been found to satisfy applicable suitability requirements. 

 The Nation’s Gaming Ordinance and Tribal-State Gaming Compact require employees who perform certain tasks or have access to sensitive information, areas, or systems to be licensed. In addition, the Gaming Commission, pursuant to the Gaming Ordinance, and the Gaming Compact require certain vendors and their employees to be licensed.

The federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (“IGRA”), the Nation’s Gaming Ordinance, and the Tribal-State Gaming Compact require background investigations be conducted for a variety of circumstances. The regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Nation’s Gaming Ordinance, and Tribal-State gaming compact set forth the specific information that must be obtained. Note that all information provided is kept confidential and is used to make an informed and objective decision on the suitability of the applicant.