AGA President Bill Miller sees a Trump second term favoring less gaming industry regulation, offering insights at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States' 2024 Winter Meeting at Caesars New Orleans.

Miller predicts reduced federal oversight under Trump's administration, noting that a federal gaming department is unlikely under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) initiative.

This stance contrasts with Democratic legislators' push for federal gaming oversight. Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Tonko (D-NY)'s SAFE Bet Act proposes strict regulations, including:

• Advertising restrictions between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• Mandatory affordability checks
• Daily deposit limits
• Credit card betting bans

The AGA strongly opposes these measures, describing them as "heavy-handed" and dismissive of existing state regulatory frameworks.

Tribal gaming leaders express optimism about the incoming administration, particularly regarding North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum's potential appointment as Interior Secretary. Standing Rock Chairwoman Janet Alkire praised Burgum's collaborative approach with tribal communities, suggesting positive prospects for Native American gaming interests.

The Interior Department and Bureau of Indian Affairs maintain crucial roles in tribal gaming oversight, managing:

• Federal trust land designation
• Sovereign gaming rights
• Class I and II gaming oversight
• State-tribal compact requirements for Class III gaming

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