In this interview, URComped CEO, Craig Shacklett, sits down with Robert Christensen, Director of Digital Gaming at Choctaw Casino, for an in-depth look at the evolving world of online gaming through the lens of tribal operations. From the launch of Choctaw's Social Casino to the nuances of Class II versus Class III gaming, Christensen breaks down complex regulatory frameworks, the rise of sweepstakes and prediction markets, and Choctaw's strategic approach to digital gaming within sovereign tribal lands. The conversation also explores how European markets have influenced U.S. iGaming development, the growing tension between traditional and gray market operators, and how data-driven personalization is reshaping online player experiences.

Topics Discussed:

• Robert Christensen's Role
• Definitions & Distinctions in Online Gaming
• What are Social Casinos, Sweepstakes Casinos, iGaming, Prediction Markets, etc. and how are they different?
• Legal and Regulatory Landscape
• What are Class 2 games
• What is IGRA and how does it work
• What are compacts?
• Choctaw's Strategic Focus
• Expanding mobile gaming access beyond reservation boundaries
• Tribal Sovereignty & Class II Gaming
• European Influence & Technology Partnerships
• The Future of Online Gaming in the U.S.
• Barriers for iGaming development
• Casino Marketing: Digital vs. Brick-and-Mortar
• Responsible Gaming & Industry Ethics Learn more: https://trio360.vip/inside-tribal-igaming-choctaws-digital-strategy/