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Native American tribes are looking at working together to provide online poker and other casino games, according to a recent report.
A story at GamblingCompliance.com developed after last week’s National Indian Gaming Association annual conference in Phoenix. GC’s Dave Palermo reports that recent action at the state level to regulate online poker and gaming — in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware == is forcing tribes to look more closely at their options.
More from the story by Palermo:
“We’re starting to see more force behind the idea of developing Internet coalitions,” said a tribal lobbyist who, like many others attending the NIGA conference, requested anonymity.
“It’s a positive development in that it means tribes are finally beginning to embrace the technology and potential of Internet commerce,” said Jacob Coin, executive director of public affairs for the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians.
Palermo also reports that there are still varying opinions on online poker for the tribes: some want a federal bill, while others favor tribes and states handling the issue on their own.
In another report this past week, at CasinoCityTimes.com, Bally Technologies and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have come to an agreement for Bally to provide online gaming services for the tribe in Washington. According to the story “Bally will provide each property with online free-for-play poker, slot and table games content. The company’s platform will allow Colville Tribal Casinos to offer custom iPhone, iPod and Android apps.”
