By and large, each tribe regulates itself in conformance with broad federal rules that demand very little public accountability. They should have to disclose information like the rest of us. Such talk also rankles. Instead of applauding the early successes of Indian gaming, there are those who are trying to undermine it. Tribal law expert and Minnesota lawyer Tom Foley told World Gaming Congress delegates that Indian gambling was entering a new era.
Tremendous dollars are at stake.
The commercial casino industry and state officials will push Congress to level the playing field with tribal gambling. The tribes will resist.