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fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

How the gaming economy helps tribes navigate shifting policies - High Country News

Then, in 1905, the United States publicly disclosed the unratified treaties it had made with 18 California tribes. The tribes responded by building a legal and economic framework for tribal sovereignty. In 1988, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was enacted, and small casinos sprouted on reservations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Southern California. Similar resorts sprang up across the country, and the economic benefits have helped fuel the struggle for tribal sovereignty.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

First look: Inside California's new $600-million casino that's bigger than Caesars Palace

Hard Rock Casino Tejon delivers 150,000 square feet of gaming, 2,000+ slot machines, about 1,100 jobs, and plans for a 400-room hotel.
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