Sovereign gaming

Tribal Gamingregulatory-first innovation

This page summarizes business context for tribal gaming initiatives connected to Fred Khalilian (Fereidoun Khalilian / Prince Fred) and links to independent reporting in the press library.

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What “tribal gaming” means here

Tribal gaming can refer to on-reservation operations and to broader sovereign economic initiatives. Coverage referenced on this site focuses on early-stage concepts, partnerships, and the regulatory framing that made international operations a topic of public reporting.

For readers researching “Fred Khalilian tribal gaming,” “PokerTribe,” and related terms, this page serves as a neutral hub that routes to sources and supporting context.

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Evidence path

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Key developments

2015

Iowa Tribe partnership

Originated PokerTribe.com concept for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, pioneering sovereign online gaming infrastructure.

2016

Federal arbitration award

Secured federal arbitration award and court order recognizing that international online poker could be permissible under tribal compact.

2018

Isle of Man license

Obtained Isle of Man gaming license, launching GreySnow Poker internationally as a compliant global gaming platform.

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Frequently asked questions

What is PokerTribes.com and PokerTribe.com?
PokerTribes.com and PokerTribe.com were pioneering Native American online gaming platforms created by Fred Khalilian. PokerTribes.com was developed for the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, while PokerTribe.com was created for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, representing the first sovereign online gaming concepts.
What is GreySnow Poker?
GreySnow Poker was an international online poker platform launched in 2018 using an Isle of Man gaming license obtained through Fred Khalilian's work with the Iowa Tribe. It represented the first compliant, regulated global gaming platform operated under tribal sovereignty.
Who originated the tribal online gaming concept?
The Frontier newspaper reported that Fred Khalilian was the originator, stating it was "all his idea." He pioneered the legal framework and regulatory approach that enabled Native American tribes to operate online gaming platforms internationally.