In the absence of a chairperson, the National Indian Gaming Commission, responsible for overseeing the $46 billion tribal gambling industry in the United States, is unable to perform key responsibilities such as enforcing legal and safety violations, approving new gambling laws, and certifying management agreements between tribes and casino operators. The commission's vacancy, which began in January 2023 when the previous chairperson stepped down, has been filled by no one, as President Trump has yet to nominate a successor. This situation is causing concern among industry leaders, who fear it may delay business deals, weaken oversight, and leave tribes without an advocate in Washington as they navigate emerging threats from online prediction markets. The inability to enforce federal law and force the closure of unsafe facilities is particularly troubling. With no chairperson, the commission's three-member panel is operating with one hand tied behind its back, putting tribal governments that rely heavily on casino revenue for essential services at risk. The commission declined an interview request but stated in a statement that tribal officials and field staff are providing "excellent regulation" amid the leadership gap. Meanwhile, the popularity of online prediction markets is growing, causing concern among tribal leaders who fear these platforms could violate their sovereignty and threaten gambling revenue. At least eight tribes have already sued prediction market platforms for accepting bets on tribal lands and in states where they hold exclusive gambling rights, in violation of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which the commission is tasked with enforcing.