BISMARCK, N.D. - Allowing North Dakota's five American Indian tribes exclusive rights to host internet gambling and sports betting could effectively e.
North Dakota's five American Indian tribes are seeking exclusive rights to host internet gambling and sports betting which charitable gaming advocates say would create an unfair monopoly of a growing wagering sector.
Officials representing charities say granting North Dakota’s five American Indian tribes exclusive rights to host online gambling could effectively end charitable gambling in the state. The tribes want Gov. Doug Burgum to approve the idea under tribal-state agreements known as compacts. The current compacts expire at the end of this year and only Burgum can approve them. The tribes argue that their casinos have been hurt by the explosion of the charities’ Las Vegas-style pull tab machines. Burgum heard arguments from the charities and tribes on Friday. He says the terms of the compacts are still being negotiated and should be completed next month.