Gaming Ordinance

The purpose of this Gaming Ordinance (Title 11 of the POA Law and Order Code) is to regulate the operation, conduct and playing of games of chance including Bingo on the Pueblo of Acoma, and to produce revenue for: 1)supporting programs which promote the health, education and welfare of the Acoma people; 2)promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal government; 3)assuring that gaming at the Pueblo of Acoma is licensed, controlled and assisted to protect the public health, safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the Acoma people and the players; and 4)conducting games honestly, competitively and free of criminal and corruptive elements.