Francisco (Frank) Olea
The course will explore the various laws and regulations that federally recognized Tribes are required to follow in order to conduct Indian Gaming as a form of economic development. Key topics include Federal Indian Law and policy, the history and origins of Indian Gaming, as well as state and tribal agreements/relations related to gaming operations. Additionally, the course will cover tribal regulatory responsibilities concerning their gaming facilities. It will also examine the roles and responsibilities of Tribes in their capacity as governments, ongoing efforts for securing tribal rights to self-governance and self-determination, and the dynamics between state laws and tribal gaming operations across the United States. Comparative analyses will highlight how different tribes manage their gaming operations in varying legal environments.