Therefore, most people lose in the long term. Gaming industry revenues support this. It makes business sense for the gaming industry to support efforts that keep the gambler healthy and extend their gambling life. Final federal recognition grants the Golden Hill Paugussett tribe sovereign nation status. A sovereign nation is not obligated in many respects to follow state or federal mandates.
Prevention is a top priority.
Although many in the gaming industry are incorporating some degree of responsible gaming initiatives into their business models, most are lagging behind in their efforts. Richard Sarro is a freelance journalist who reports on the gaming industry. Mr. Sarro is working on a series of articles that address progress of Indian Gaming initiatives and the expansion of gaming operations in North America.