The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians has announced its representatives to the Tribal Internet Gaming Alliance.
They are Jerome “Brooks” Big John, Tribal Council Member; Duane Chapman, Tribal Compliance Auditor; and the CEO of the Lake of the Torches Economic Development Corporation, a position currently held by Bill Guelcher.
Lac du Flambeau worked with other tribes to write the TIGA Treaty, and is the first in the nation to ratify it, the tribe said in a press release. The treaty is an inter-governmental agreement between tribes that would like to work together on internet gaming.
“These intertribal relationships are important as Tribal Nations strive to become more self-sufficient and economically secure,” said TIGA Representative Big John. “Inter-tribal business partnerships can prove to be beneficial by sharing potential risks, reducing costs and bringing together different strengths that allow for more successful businesses.
TIGA plans to develop a real-money online gaming platform that will take bets from people who are physically present within tribal jurisdictions. Currently, TIGA is helping tribes with networked fun-play sites to enhance casino marketing, the release said.
