iGaming Business – Gerry Gionet, founder of GEObet Network, has confirmed that several Native American tribes have asked to join the organisation, which provides iGaming solutions to land-based casino operators.
Gionet held private discussions with tribes from Northern California and Nevada last month. Joining GEObet would allow the tribes ultimately to launch online operations.
While some tribes have previously used free-play iGaming sites as an entry point into the market, GEObet offers the opportunity to go live with real-money online poker, casino and sportsbook services.
“The use of the airwaves and the practice of gambling on games and contest is ingrained in our ancient tribal societies,” Gionet said.
“This is a part of who we are and this has survived to this day. Many Indians have not learned or realise the importance of their own history and how this history can play a part in today’s tribal renaissance.”
Following the meetings at an invitation-only event in Reno, Gionet reasserted his belief that “organic growth in online gaming through hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of the tribal people can bring wide success”.
A number of tribes have already signed up to GEObet’s iGaming offering, with Canada-based Northern Bear Casino the first to go live last November.
Chief William Bills from the Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada added: “The tribes do not want to beg a seat at the table.”
