Courtesy of Native American Calling

The Changing Face of Indian Gaming

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For some tribes, gambling has always been a part of their culture. The Ojibwe had the Moccasins Game and the Kiowa and Caddo were known for their Hand Games. But times have changed. In the late 1970’s, Bingo halls started to flourish on many reservations, then came big time Las Vegas style gaming and the advent of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Since then Indian Gaming has become a multi-million dollar business for some tribes. What are the latest changes in Indian gaming? How have tribes benefited?