---
title: "Oklahoma Tribes & GEObet i-Gaming Conference"
url: https://geobetnetwork.com/geobet/oklahoma-igaming-conference/
description: "The Tulsa i-Gaming Conference on Monday, February 18th at the Cherokee Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the full agenda and speakers."
published: 2026-08-07
updated: 2026-08-07
---

# Oklahoma Tribes & GEObet i-Gaming Conference

Published 2026-08-07

Tulsa, Oklahoma

**Monday, February 18th – Cherokee Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma**

### Bringing Tribal Interests to the forefront

The Tulsa i-Gaming Conference is an opportunity to offer invaluable insight and practical advice for Native Tribal Nations on establishing and managing successful iGaming operations.

### Conference Agenda

*Conference agenda — Monday, February 18th, Cherokee Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma*

| Time | Session | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-10:00 | **Sign In** | **Registration at doors** |
| 10:00-10:45 | **Welcome and Opening Remarks****Gerry Gionet, Saulteaux-Dakota Ancestry.**          GEObet Network– Native American owned international network | *Gerry Gionet, C.E.O & Founder, GEObet Newtwork, Open comments & Remarks with Video.**WHY?*   *Status of iGaming worldwide and role for Native America in next-step economic development**HOW?*   *Type of on-line products available and how to evaluate needed Tribal financial investment, join a network without major investment or    up-front costs, gain in-place infrastructure for highest caliber games, partner with Native American values intact, protect existing    casinos’ player base and gain international attention to Native American play as joint effort in one website that features Native    American partners—each with their own virtual casino and URL and revenue sharing (maximize local and common good)**WHO?*   *A unique, totally Western Hemisphere Native American alliance/network of Native Tribal Nations in cyber space providing attractive    product to the world**WHERE?*   *Currently license and operate in legal environment with existing, creative technology, bank in stable environment and provide    unexcelled customer service**Welcome Guests from all Native Nations & Open Prayer Eric Tootoosis—Present Day Traditional Tribal Peace Chief, Pound Maker Cree    Nation, GEObet Network, Tribal Relations & Sales.* |
| 11:00 -12:00 | **Keynote Speaker** Calaude Sumner, Ambassador GEObet Network  John Danner, Advocate GEObet Network | *WHEN? Getting online NOW**Opinion on USA and Oklahoma free play to money play and FOR THE FIRST TIME: LEARN HOW non-casino owning Tribes/Nations may be able to    set up legal structure for on-line gaming and gain international players based upon unique Tribal History/Culture/artistic URL casino    website–under a completely Native American brand–GEObet* |
| 12:00-12:45 | **Lunch** |  |
| 1:00-1:45 | **Keynote Speaker** Bernard Shepherd—Former Chief of White Bear Nation | *www.NorthernBearCasino.com*   *– 1st First Nation in Canada to launch virtual Casino (also 1st First Nation to establish Land-based Casino in Canada)* |
| 1:45-3:00 | **Speakers** Walter Janvier—Former Chief of Dene Cold Lake Nation,  Eric Tootoosis—Traditional Peace Chief, Pound Maker Cree Nation | *Walter Janvier, GEObet Network, Vice President of North American Business Investment & Relations. Cross Border jurisdictions? Cyber    space and air rights**Eric Tootoosis, GEObet Network, Tribal Relations & Sales. Sovereignty: air space, land, air and water? —All environment    responsibilities* |
| 3:00-3:15 | **Break** | Refreshments |
| 3: 15-3:45 | **Speaker** Claude Sumner & Sam Sibala Arrownetworks, LLC & Aeronetworks, LLC | *Assisting Tribal Nations to establish broadband services for Internet and all telecommunications capabilities desired by each Nation    and situation including establishing their own telecom* |
| 3:45-4:30 | **Panel Discussion** All Speakers | *Question and Answers on Stage.* |
| 4:30-6:00 | **Networking Social and Questions** | H’Ors Deuvres & Cash Bar |