It is legal because of Texas gamblng laws.The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas or KTTT owns and operates the Tribal casino / land based casino Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino hotel is not considered commercial casinos. They used to becalled the Texas Band of Traditional Kickapoo, is one of three recognized Tribes of Kickapoo people in the state. The San Antonio-based KTTT became the affiliate of the Texas Indian Council in 1977, has a current membership of 1,095 persons, and is legally recognized by the Texas Indian Commission. The KTTT Reservation is located on the US-Mexico border in western Maverick County, near the Rio Grande. It is part of the Rosita Valley community, which is located just south of EaglePass, Texas.