1930s Racetrack gambling is legalized in 21 states. Betting on horse or dog races becomes legal in the majority of states. New Hampshire introduces the first state lottery. Drawings are held twice a year. American Indian tribes, including Florida s Seminoles, open bingo halls.
New Jersey becomes the second state to allow casino gambling.
The National Indian Gaming Association is formed to lobby and advocate for tribes with gambling operations. The U.S. Supreme Court decides in the Cabazon case that American Indians can operate high-stakes casino games unless a game is forbidden by state laws. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act is signed into law. Tribes begin opening casinos. Lotto America, the first national lottery, begins.