Indian Gaming Commission investigator retires

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001 | 10:01 a.m.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BILLINGS, Mont. -- Doris M. Poppler is retiring as the senior field investigator for the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Poppler has served as investigator for the commission since 1993, when she ended her term as U.S. attorney for Montana.

As senior field investigator, Poppler was responsible for helping tribes in the Great Plains region establish legal gaming operations under the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

As part of her duties, Poppler made routine site visits to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the commission.

Poppler said she has traveled to more than 90 reservations across the country. In most cases, tribal casinos have provided a tremendous boost to the economy on Indian reservations, she said.

She said she plans to continue working as an attorney and consultant.

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