A new, tribal-wide self-exclusion programme is set to be launched with the support of tribal gaming leaders across North America.
The programme is aimed at enabling individuals to voluntarily exclude themselves from all participating tribal casinos in sovereign nations and territories in one step.
Later this month, the programme will launch in Wisconsin, US, before expanding to other states in collaboration with participating tribal gaming commissions.
"This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to the health of our people and communities," stated Ivory Kelly, CEO of the Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming. "By tribes coming together to offer a streamlined process for self-exclusion with a technology partner that shares our values, we help people in our communities who are looking to take a break or stop gambling do so for the amount of time they need.”
The self-exclusion platform is provided by idPair, whose self-exclusion software is designed to comply with local regulations, protect tribal sovereignty and effectively serve the needs of diverse communities.
An advisory board for the tribal-wide programme has been established and includes Anika Howard, president and CEO of Wondr Nation; Jamie Hummingbird, chairman of the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners and Regulators; and Oscar Schuyler, chairman of the board of regulators, Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority, Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas.
A presentation will be held at the upcoming Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention at the Chairman’s Lounge on April 2.
