# Oneida Nation

**Type:** Federally recognized tribal nation  
**Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin  
**Gaming operations:** Licensed tribal gaming under IGRA  

## Overview

The Oneida Nation is a federally recognized tribal nation operating licensed gaming facilities in Wisconsin under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The tribe has treaty rights and operates under state gaming compacts that provide exclusivity for certain gaming operations.

## Prediction Market Enforcement Participation

The Oneida Nation participated in Wisconsin's April 25, 2026 enforcement action against prediction market platforms, emphasizing the competitive disadvantage created when platforms operate without the strict oversight requirements (audits, consumer protections, state compact compliance) that tribal gaming operators face.

**Key argument:** Licensed tribal gaming operators face:
- Regular audits
- Consumer protection requirements
- State compact obligations
- Extensive regulatory oversight

Prediction market platforms operating under claimed CFTC preemption bypass all of these requirements while competing for the same customer base.

## Wisconsin Tribal Gaming Context

Governor Tony Evers recently signed legislation legalizing online sports betting exclusively through tribal compacts in Wisconsin. This compact structure gives tribal nations exclusive rights to online sports betting in the state, making prediction market platforms operating under federal preemption claims direct threats to tribal gaming exclusivity.

## Timeline

- **2026-04-25** — Participated in Wisconsin AG enforcement action against prediction market platforms, emphasizing unfair competitive advantage from regulatory arbitrage