The Gaming Commission has various duties and responsibilities described and outlined in the Cahuilla Tribal Gaming Ordinance, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Cahuilla Tribal Gaming Regulations and the Tribal/State Compact.

The Gaming Commission verifies that the Cahuilla Casino operates in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Tribal laws and regulations to verify a safe environment.

Responsibilities of the gaming agency include licensing of the gaming facility, gaming and non-gaming key licensees, gaming agency staff and vendors of the Cahuilla Casino as required. An outside audit is conducted annually of the Cahuilla Casino to verify compliance with the required Minimum Internal Control Standards established by the National Indian Gaming Commission. Additionally the Surveillance and Compliance Department conduct investigations and review incidents to protect the gaming integrity, facility, patrons and staff alike.

The Gaming Agency consists of Administration, Backgrounds/Licensing and Surveillance & Compliance Departments. For gaming regulatory purposes the Cahuilla Tribal Gaming Agency is the liaison to the California Bureau of Gambling Control, the California Gambling Control Commission and the National Indian Gaming Commission. The Commissioners and Office Manager can be contacted at the following mailing address or by phone in regards to any regulatory related questions or concerns.