How Native American dice could reshape tribal gambling law

"When we're talking about Native Americans and games of chance and gambling, we're talking about a very deep cultural tradition... probably one of the oldest continuous cultural practices in North America."

"You don't have to make any huge leaps. You can just kind of step, step, step... back into the past and follow it all the way back."

Native American gambling traditions are rooted in a deep cultural history, potentially spanning 12,000 years. Robert J. Madden's research indicates that these practices are among the oldest continuous cultural traditions in North America. By examining ancient artifacts and applying a diagnostic checklist, Madden identified numerous archaeological sites where similar forms of dice appeared, demonstrating a long-standing connection to games of chance. This historical context challenges the perception of tribal casinos as a modern economic opportunity.

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