Gaming Commission

 

    

WICHITA GAMING COMMISSION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The Wichita Gaming Commission is accepting resumes for the position of Compliance Officer.  The individual will be responsible for the regulatory compliance of Sugar Creek Casino located at Hinton, OK.  Must demonstrate working knowledge of casino games and tribal gaming operations and possess clear understanding of Tribal Gaming regulations, National Indian Gaming Commission regulations, and OK Tribal gaming compact guidelines.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum a high school diploma and at least five (5) years gaming experience, preferably in Indian gaming. Prior compliance related experience preferred.  Must be able to successfully complete a drug test and thorough background check to obtain a gaming license. A valid Oklahoma Drivers' license is required and Indian Preference applies.  Position open until filled. Please submit applications or resumes to:

 

Wichita Gaming Commission

P.O. Box 1032

Hinton, OK  73047

PH: 405-542-0030

FAX: 405-542-3015

wgcbusiness@wichitagc.com

 

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Serving as the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes' regulatory arm in gaming, the Wichita Gaming Commission (WCG) formulates and interprets policy and is responsible for implementing the rules and regulations through the four guiding documents for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribe's Gaming Enterprises, listed under Goal 1) a, b, c, and d.

Goals

1.  To regulate the gaming operations by assuring compliance with:

    a) Regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission's (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control                 Standard (MICS) and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), 

    b) the Wichita Gaming Ordinance, 

    c) Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS), and

    d) the Tribal-State Compact between the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and the State of Oklahoma.

2.  To ensure that the Tribe's gaming enterprises are effectively regulated to shield from organized crime         or other corrupting influences.

3.  To ensure that gaming licenses are issued with thorough background investigations and suitability           determinations made in a timely manner.

4.  To continue to ensure integrity and fairness in all gaming activities conducted within the tribal               gaming enterprises.

 

Mission Statement

The WGC shall endeavor to protect the assets of the tribe's gaming enterprises and regulate all forms of permissible and authorized gaming within the jurisdiction of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes.

The WGC shall also act to promote integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the of the tribe's gaming enterprises and administration by ensuring adequate internal controls are enforced.

The WGC is empowered to issue Gaming Facility Licenses, Employee Gaming Licenses, Vendor Gaming Licenses, and work permits.

The WGC conducts comprehensive background investigations on all Primary Management Officials, Key, Non-Key employees of the Gaming Enterprises, and makes suitability determinations for individual gaming licenses in accordance with the Wichita Gaming Ordinance. Management and key employees' background applications are then sent to the National Indian Gaming Commission Field Office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for review and approval.

The WGC will receive appeals and hold hearings for revoked or suspended gaming licenses.

The WGC ensures that the established accounting and cash controls are audited internally and externally routinely. The WGC requires the Gaming Enterprises to comply with Security and Surveillance standards in accordance with all the required regulations.

The WGC conducts investigations of possible violations and takes appropriate enforcement action with respect to the Wichita Tribal Gaming Ordinance and applicable regulations.

The WGC ensures gaming manufactures and the Gaming Facility Operator take appropriate actions to safeguard gaming devices and they are not susceptible to any cheating methods. And that the gaming machines comply with all applicable technical standards.

The WGC also cooperates with other Tribal gaming regulatory offices and all law enforcement agencies. WGC also ensures that the gaming facilities are constructed, maintained, and operated in a manner that adequately protects the environment of the public health and safety.

 

 

Commissioners

Pamela Pogue, Chair

Starr Chavez, Vice Chair

Angela Apauty, Secretary

Vacant, Commissioner

 

 

WGC Administration

Jessica Morris, Executive Director

Rhonda Murray, Internal Auditor 

Danielle Head, Adminidtrative Assistant

 

WGC Compliance

Leigh McGeisly, Compliance Officer

Nathan Thompson, Gaming Regulator

Vacant, Regulator

 

WGC Licensing

Caroline Wilson, License Supervisor

Vacant, Employee License Investigator

Debra Ellis, Vendor License Investigator

 

WGC Surveillance

Bryan Schwab, Manager

Vacant, Surveillance Operator LINK

 

 

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Employment Application for all positions

 

VENDOR APPLICATIONS

Class C - Gaming Machine/Equipment Vendors
Class D - Gaming Related Vendors, Lenders, Developers (excluding gaming machine/equipment vendors)
Class C / Class D Technician  
Class F- Non Gaming Vendor
Class F Technician

 

Contact Information

 

Wichita Gaming Commission 

P.O. Box 1032 

Hinton, OK  73047 

Phone:  405.542.0030 

Fax: 405.542.3015 

Email:  wgcbusiness@wichitagc.com