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Tribal Gaming Pros And Cons

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Native communities, historically, have struggled economically compared to those of other races nationwide. So, some tribes decided to search for alternative sources of income to boost their profile and diversify their investments. One of the ideas tribes had was starting gaming operations. This idea became reality in some tribal communities with the opening of bingo operations and casinos. Today, the true effects of gaming facilities on tribal land is debated, with the consensus leaning towards minimal benefits. This explains why less than 50% of tribes own and operate gaming facilities (Davis, 2005). For other tribes, gaming has become a lucrative enterprise. However, the idea of gaming facilities wasn’t realized without controversy from state and federal governments. Many states saw these Native gaming facilities as illegal as the state government was not informed or consulted of their creation (Davis, 2005). States quickly moved to shut the facilities down, which caused a feud between tribes and the states. This fight found its way to federal courts, where it was resolved. The resolution stated that states did not have authority to regulate Indian gaming, but rather the federal government had ultimate authority. This ruling led to the Indian Gaming Act …show more content…

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