Gaming Commission Trims Tribal Fees and Fingerprint Charges by Four Dollars
Published Date: 11/3/2026
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Summary
The National Indian Gaming Commission is lowering the fee rate for tier 2 gaming operations from 0.08% to 0.065%, while tier 1 stays at 0%. Fingerprint processing fees are dropping from $44 to $40 per card. These changes start November 1, 2026, helping tribes save money while keeping the Commission funded and ready to regulate.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tier 2 gaming fee lowered to 0.065%
If you operate a Tier 2 tribal gaming operation covered by the NIGC, your annual fee rate is now 0.065% (down from 0.08%). The Tier 1 rate remains 0.00%. These rates apply to all assessable gross revenues and are effective November 1, 2026 until changed.
Half-rate for self-regulated Class II revenues
If your tribe has a certificate of self-regulation, the fee rate on Class II revenues is one-half of the annual fee rate, i.e., 0.0325% (which is one-half of 0.065%). This rate applies to Class II revenues and is effective November 1, 2026 until changed.
Fingerprint processing fee cut to $40
Fingerprint processing fees charged by the NIGC are reduced from $44 per card to $40 per card, effective November 1, 2026. This lower fee will apply until the Commission adopts a new rate.
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