Tribal Gaming Expects Big Changes in the Near Future

Sports Gambling Education (SGE) has brought together a panel of sports gambling and gaming experts to discuss issues related to tribal gaming in 2021.

Who is this?

Steve Pastorino, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development Honesty USA

Brendan Bussman, partner and director of government relations, Global Market Advisors

Rebecca George , Executive Director Washington Gaming Association

Jim Wise , Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino

What do they say?

Referring to how the US landscape may change in the near future, Bassman explained, “After the repeal of PASPA, many states have moved ahead with sports betting and tribal gaming has really started to pick up steam over the last couple of years. . Because most people are looking to the tribal side, there are many states that are going through this process right now.

“Most people are probably thinking about what happened this week in New York and what will happen to the tribal entities there, and what Gov. Cuomo is calling the “hybrid model.” I would call it a broken model, especially if you look at the legislation, tribal organizations are mentioned there in one word, and everything that will cause some problems, not only from a difficult point of view, but also vice versa. constitutionality in general."

Wise also added that tribes may need a "big adjustment": "I think for tribes the key questions include things like what will work best for them in particular? So if a tribe is saying, “I just want to market,” then the association with a national brand can make a lot of sense.

"The problem is that the tribe will have to get used to accepting a very small piece of this overall pie - a scenario that is very different from what they are currently operating in."

Why should I watch this?

To gain a deeper understanding of the impact of legalized sports gambling on U.S. tribal gaming.

Where can I see more?

Source: SGE YouTube Channe

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