We're packing to head off to Arizona for the National Indian Gaming Association's 2011 Tradeshow and Convention in Phoenix.  We're excited, and not just because Phoenix hit the high 90s yesterday, while we here in Grand Forks were treated to a snowstorm.  We are participating in a panel on the federal and state legislative outlook on Internet gaming.  Steve is moderating the panel, and Kathryn is presenting on the issue from the perspective of tribal policymaking.  The challenge in tribal Internet gaming is that the anticipated state and/or federal legalization will lack the public policy focus of IGRA, as well as the regulatory structure tailored to that policy focus.  Our pitch is that this is an opportunity for tribes to shape that policy focus and resulting regulatory structure for themselves.

Joining us on the panel are:
John Harte, Mapetsi Policy Group
John Tahsuda, Navigators Global, in their Tribal Affairs practice
Larry Rosenthal, Ietan Consulting
Josh Pane, Pane&Pane Associates