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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to Hear Internet Gaming's Impact on Tribes

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Internet Gaming

WASHINGTON - The US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will conduct on Oversight Hearing on Internet gaming called "Future of the Internet Gaming: What's at Stake for Tribes" on Thursday, November 17.

The Committee will examine in increased interest in Internet gaming and what rights American Indian tribes may have in it. The 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act allows for gaming on certain tribal trust properties.

Expert testimony will be provided by several witnesses, including Ernie Stevens, the chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, based in Washington.

The hearing will be webcast live through this Link »

WHEN:    Thursday, November 10

TIME:    2:15 pm est

WHERE:    Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 628

Hearing overflow seating will be in the Budget Committee Hearing Room, Senate Dirksen Bldg SD-624.

Witnesses

The Honorable Bruce Bozsum
Chairman
The Mohegan Tribe
Uncasville, Connecticut

The Honorable Glen Gobin
Vice Chairman
Tulalip Tribes
Tulalip, Washington

Mr. Larry S. Roberts
General Counsel
National Indian Gaming Commission, Washington

Mr. Ernie Stevens
Chairman
National Indian Gaming Association, Washington

Accompanied by Mr. Mark Van Norman
Senior Advisor
National Indian Gaming Association, Washington

Mr. Alfonse D'Amato
Chairman
Poker Players Alliance, Washington

Accompanied by Mr. John Pappas
Executive Director
Poker Players Alliance, Washington

Ms. Penny Coleman
Principal
Coleman Indian Law, Washington

Mr. Grant W. Eve
CPA, CFE, Manager
Joseph Eve, Great Falls, Montana

updated November 17, 2011 12:30 pm est; posted November 16, 2011 11:50 am est