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Potawatomi Casino Hotel Partners with idPair for new Responsible Gaming Initative

Potawatomi first in Wisconsin to take part in tribal-wide self-exclusion program

By - Nov 19th, 2025 08:42 am

MILWAUKEE, WI (November 19, 2025)Potawatomi Casino Hotel is the first sovereign tribal nation in Wisconsin to take part in the Tribal-Wide Self Exclusion Program (TWSEP), partnering with idPair and the Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming, to better assist individuals struggling with gambling addiction and strengthening the casino’s responsible gaming initiatives.

TWSEP will help people to more easily self-exclude, or self-ban, from not only Potawatomi Casino Hotel but any other casinos that become part of the program. TWSEP is part of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), recent named Regulatory Initiative of the Year by VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence.

“Responsible gaming is Potawatomi Casino Hotel’s number one social priority,” said Potawatomi Casino Hotel CEO and General Manager Dominic Ortiz. “We are committed to making sure our guests are aware of the risks associated with gaming and providing resources to those who need it. This partnership further strengthens our resolve, and we look forward to working with other Tribal nations with the growth of the Tribal-Wide Self Exclusion Program.”

“We are honored to partner with the Forest County Potawatomi as the first sovereign tribal nation to launch in the Tribal-Wide Self-Exclusion Program (TWSEP), a critical component of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP),” said idPair CEO Jonathan Aiwazian. “WSEP’s focus on preserving tribal sovereignty and data governance while offering individuals a stigma-free and secure way to self-exclude will lead to better outcomes for individuals who struggle with gambling.”

“Potawatomi’s participation in the Tribal-Wide Self-Exclusion Program reflects a strong commitment to community safety and intertribal collaboration. sovereign-to-sovereign initiative: reflects tribal nations working together to uphold shared values of care, accountability, and cultural responsibility,” said Ivory Kelly, Founder and CEO of the Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming.

Self-exclusion is just part of Potawatomi Casino’s robust responsible gaming efforts. The property recently unveiled a new public service announcement campaign centered around responsible gaming along with multiple online resources. Click here for more information.

*If you or someone you know needs information on how to deal with a gambling problem, call the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling’s 24-hour helpline, 1-800-426-2535 or visit our website, potawatomi.com/business/responsible-gaming.

About Potawatomi Casino Hotel – Milwaukee:
Set in the heart of Milwaukee, Potawatomi Casino Hotel is the Midwest’s premier entertainment destination, offering guests the best in gaming, dining and entertainment. The property features a 6,500 sq. ft. retail-betting Sportsbook that includes a 2,000 sq. ft. LED screen, professional-quality broadcast booth, and both kiosks and ticket writers. Guests of the casino can also enjoy a 14-table Poker Room, 12-restaurants, including Rock & Brews (partnership with KISS rock legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons), and four bars. The Potawatomi Hotel is the second largest in Milwaukee with 19 floors, 500 rooms, exquisite corner suites that oversee the city’s skyline. The hotel also showcases top-floor Presidential and Chairman suites. To discover more about Potawatomi Casino Hotel, call 800-paysbig (800-729-7244) or visit www.potawatomi.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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