# California Nations Indian Gaming Association

## Overview

California Nations Indian Gaming Association represents tribal gaming operators in California.

## Timeline

- **2026-04-20** — Chairman James Siva filed ANPRM comments characterizing CFTC prediction market preemption as "the largest and fastest-moving threat our industry has ever seen in its 30 plus year existence"

## Leadership

- **Chairman:** James Siva

## Positions

### CFTC Prediction Market Preemption

Opposed CFTC's classification of sports betting as "event contracts" subject to federal preemption, arguing it would eliminate tribal gaming exclusivity under IGRA by removing state authority to enforce gaming compacts.

## Sources

- Yogonet International, April 20, 2026